Fingerspitzengefuhl

Fingerspitzengefühl - a German term, literally meaning “finger tips feeling” and meaning intuitive flair or instinct, appropriated by the English language as a loanword. It describes a great situational awareness, and the ability to respond appropriately and tactfully. It can also be applied to diplomats, bearers of bad news, or to describe a superior ability to respond to an escalated situation.