10 Skills That Will Skyrocket Your Career

 

10 Skills That Will Skyrocket Your Career
(But No One Tells You About)

Being good at your job isn't enough.
The real game-changers?
They go beyond your technical abilities:

1) Communication
↳ Do: Speak clearly, ask questions, and use positive body language
↳ Don’t: Talk over others, use complex jargon, or ignore non-verbal cues

2) Emotional Intelligence
↳Do: Be kind, stay calm, and truly listen
↳Don’t: Lose your temper, brush off feelings, or avoid tough conversations

3) Time Management
↳Do: Plan your day, set small goals, and use a to-do list
↳ Don’t: Procrastinate, overextend yourself, or waste time on distractions

4) Leadership
↳Do: Lead by example, encourage growth, and provide helpful feedback
↳Don’t: Be bossy, avoid hard decisions, or show favoritism

5) Adaptability
↳Do: Embrace new challenges, stay flexible, and learn continuously
↳Don’t: Resist change, blame others, or stick to outdated methods

6) Critical Thinking
↳Do: Ask questions, think before acting, and check your facts
↳Don’t: Rush to conclusions, ignore evidence, or copy others blindly

7) Collaboration
↳Do: Share ideas, listen to others, and give praise
↳Don’t: Dominate the conversation, get defensive, or work in isolation

8) Resilience
↳Do: Keep going after setbacks, maintain a positive attitude, and learn from mistakes
↳Don’t: Give up too easily, dwell on failure, or shy away from challenges

9) Self-Discipline
↳Do: Build good habits, stay focused, and reward progress
↳Don’t: Get lazy, procrastinate, or make excuses

10) Proactivity
↳Do: Take initiative, plan ahead, and offer help when needed
↳Don’t: Wait to be told, sit back, or blame others

Anyone can improve these skills.

Hava Maloku

The Core Skills for 2030

 

The most essential skills for 2030?
They’re not just technical. They’re strategic.

This chart from the World Economic Forum shows what employers expect to matter most by 2030.

In the upper-right quadrant—skills that are both core today and expected to grow in importance—we see:

-> Analytical thinking
-> Resilience, flexibility & agility
-> Leadership & social influence
-> Motivation & self-awareness
-> Creative thinking
-> Systems thinking
-> Curiosity & lifelong learning

These aren’t niche capabilities. They’re the core drivers of strategy in action.

Yes, technological literacy, AI and data skills matter too. But the bulk of what’s rising isn’t just technical—it’s about how people think, adapt, lead, and execute in a changing world.

This is exactly why we built the Big 5 of Strategy © - a structured competency framework that helps individuals, teams, and organizations map their strategy and implementation strengths and cultivate an integrative set of essential power skills. It is:

✅ Grounded in science
✅ Built for practical use in organizations
✅ Focused on the human capabilities that drive strategic success

We’re now opening up to 5 large organizations to work with us as early adopters before launch. You and your people get exclusive access to the online self-assessment and help shape how strategy skills are developed in the next decade.

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