Being
successful looks different to everyone. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Success
comes from the mastery of a core set of skills that can be applied to any
position, field or company. When you practice and strengthen these skills in
your work, you’ll rise to the top.
Collaboration
In our
increasingly hyper-connected world, we’re no longer expected to work just as
individuals or only in silos. Our projects have become more complex, so the
ability to work effectively as part of a team has also grown in importance.
Given the increasingly global nature of work, your ability to collaborate,
share knowledge and contribute to teams that can capitalize on a diversity of
thinking and perspective in ways that everyone can benefit and drive to the
shared outcomes is critical.
Empathy
The ability to
empathize with others, or see things from their perspective by understanding
their emotions and reactions, is a fundamental part of how we interact with one
another. Communicating genuinely and authentically with others is vital because
even in instances when you disagree with your coworkers on elements of a work
project, for example, empathy allows you to demonstrate to others that they are
seen and heard.
Resilience
Setbacks and
failures are a part of life, but how you choose to deal with those roadblocks
is what is critical to your success. Resilience is the ability to bounce back
in the face of obstacles and failures. When you are resilient, you don't focus
on the ups and downs. Instead, you stay focused on your long-term goals, and
you never lose confidence in your ability to prevail. By helping you face
challenges and difficulties, resilience also enables you to handle stress more
positively.
Creativity
Creativity is a
crucial skill we all need because, in our fast-changing times, employers value
employees who can look beyond the present and imagine future possibilities for
their company. Creative workers are the ones who ask why. They question, they
are curious, and in so doing, they develop new ideas and solutions.
Problem-solving
How often do
you go beyond your immediate job as assigned and instead, use more knowledge,
facts, and data to see gaps and solve problems? Being a good problem solver is
essential because employers value people who can work through challenges on
their own or as an effective member of a team by defining the issues, brainstorming
alternatives, sharing thoughts, and then making sound decisions.
Success in the
workplace is not necessarily tied to how intelligent you are, how many
qualifications you hold or even how hard you work. Hard work will help you
secure a job in the workplace, however your career progressions will stall
without developing your business skills.
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