Yesterday, we highlighted four of the eight skills that anyone can develop to become a leader: authenticity, curiosity, analytical thinking, and adaptability.
Here are the other four qualities:

* Creativity. You don’t necessarily need to come up with every great idea on your own. Sometimes it’s about establishing an environment that nurtures creativity in others.

* Comfort with ambiguity. Managing ambiguity is about holding conflicting ideas in your head and dealing with competing priorities that feel equally important. Ask a lot of “what ifs” and “so whats,” and scrutinize matters from different perspectives.

* Resilience. When things get tough, exhibit the resilience to recalibrate, regroup, and get input from others by asking, “Is there another path?”

* Empathy. Developing your emotional intelligence gives you a deeper appreciation of the complex challenges others are working through—and helps you foster a more supportive and nurturing environment.
This tip is adapted from “8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders,” by Rebecca Knight

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