One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from younger staff members is what skills they should focus on improving to be successful in the industry. The list is extensive, but I’ve tried to identify five key soft skills that helped me advance my career. They include, in no particular order:
Organization
Communication
Professional Skepticism
Intellectual Curiosity
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Organization
As simple as it is, organization is one of the key skills I work on developing with my team.