What soft skills should all Opera Singers possess?

Soft skills are some of the most important skills as a professional musician. Regardless of how talented a singer may be, a company is not likely to hire (or rehire) them if they don't possess certain skills. Opera singers must be dependable, adaptable, directable, coachable, and willing to learn. Singers have to show up on time to rehearsal with their music learned - notes, rhythms, translations, etc. During the rehearsal process, singers have to be willing to listen to all directors and find creative solutions to adapt the director's desires with the interpretation they've already established. Most importantly, however, is a singer's ability to work collegially as a team member. Some of the most successful singers are those who are enjoyable to work with, even if they don't have the most spectacular instrument. A singer's work ethic and personality in the rehearsal process go way further than their ability to beautifully sing the notes on the page.