Alex brogen asked, what are the top three characteristics in a junior team member there are indicators of future success tin a start up? And they basically said this person will go on to be an extremely high performing employee. I honestly believe critical thinking is the number one skill to be successful in business. The second thing i look for in junior employees is someone who is impeccable with their word. When i feel like i am stagnating or plateauing in my career, that is when i feel unsuccessful.