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• John Rodriguez's blog post emphasizes the importance of character attributes, often perceived as "soft skills," in the corporate security sector. Highlighting his "Security Culture Professional’s Attributes ModelTM," Rodriguez lists eight key attributes: Fairness, Innovation, Tenacity, Respect, Credibility, Vulnerability, Perceptiveness, and Engaging. Contrary to the common belief that hard skills like accounting or IT programming are primary, Rodriguez argues that in corporate security, these character attributes are more essential. He describes hard skills as the scientific aspect of security, requiring deep knowledge and experience. However, Rodriguez stresses that the "Art of Human Connection" is crucial for building a sustainable security culture, as it deals with the non-linear and complex nature of human interactions. Rodriguez advises redefining soft skills as innate character attributes, essential for building trust and relationships within a company. He asserts that genuine care and authenticity in interactions are key, as people naturally assess authenticity and intentions. This perspective underlines the significance of emotional intelligence and authentic human connections in corporate security.