I ran across this article today, written back in January 2009.  It definitely makes a lot of sense to me, and makes me reflect on co-workers of mine and which ones stand out among the rest.

What would be qualities to look for in a star IT professional?  Here are a few I can think of…

• They like to read books, magazines or blogs.  This may indicate that they have an affinity for learning.  Apply this to technical articles, and this would make them valuable in helping guide your company toward researching and selecting new technologies or tools.
• They’re curious about how things work (cars, electronics, etc.).  This indicates that they are analytical and may be good at analyzing designs or project code.

Anybody have any other ideas on what kinds of qualities or extra-curricular activities make up a star IT professional?