Any person in a technical role requires a combination of technical and non-technical skills. Technical skills can be acquired by a wide variety of means such as getting a degree, earning a certification, or reading a tutorial. Non-technical skills are the personal qualities that define how you interact with others. In a globally distributed and diverse world, these non-technical skills are sometimes more critical and important than technical skills. These skills are needed whether you are a newbie or a veteran in the tech industry, an individual contributor or a manager.