Entrepreneur Spotlight
THE KEY TO CAREER SUCCESS ? Entrepreneurs Point to These Essential Skills
by EVOLVE Magazine
Success in the future workforce will require more than academic achievement — it will demand adaptability , problem-solving and a commitment to lifelong learning . Entrepreneurs , who constantly navigate change and uncertainty , have a unique perspective on the skills that will matter most . We asked business leaders : What is the most critical skill students need to succeed in the workforce , and how can they best develop it ? Their insights offer valuable guidance for the next generation as they prepare for the
careers of tomorrow .
Once a person wins the chance for
the position , the most critical skill is to “ learn how to learn .”
Learn the company ’ s culture and expectations . Learn to be a positive resource with passion !
– David Ayers , President & CEO , Flagler Broadcasting
and instead of getting frustrated or quitting , you dig in and solve the problem . Ask others for help — look at things from a different angle . Don ’ t give up just because it ’ s hard or you made a mistake . Keep going . Some of the most successful people have so much failure in their story , but they took that failure and figured out a solution .
– Danielle Brooks , Beekeeper & Owner , Honey Truck Co .
As the rate / pace of change accelerates with the advances in AI and robotics , adaptability and coachability are the most critical skills for the modern workforce . Those who learn , unlearn and relearn — while staying open to feedback — will lead . Build them by embracing challenges , staying curious and taking action .
- Raghu Misra , Founder at the link
I would say , the thing most needed is grit or stick-to-itiveness . As a business owner I am a constant problem solver . Things don ’ t work as they should — problems arise ,
I believe the most critical skill students need to succeed in the workforce is effective communication . This includes an understanding of other people and a desire to increase
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