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In his influential talk, 7 Skills Students Need for Their Future , Tony Wagner (2009) argues that traditional education models are no longer aligned with the demands of the modern workforce. He identifies seven “survival skills” essential for success: critical thinking and problem solving; collaboration across networks; agility and adaptability; initiative and entrepreneurialism; effective oral and written communication; accessing and analyzing information; and curiosity and

The concept of the Seven Essentials of Life Skills  — confidence, competence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control, highlights the foundational attributes necessary for long-term personal and professional success (Optum, 2019). While often discussed in the context of child development, these essentials extend far beyond adolescence. They are leadership competencies. They are educator competencies. And they are urgently needed in surgical technology educati