Do you want to bullet-proof your career?
Think of the left "analytical" side of your brain as the hardware of your computer.
It is no surprise that IBM and other large companies equally focus on the margin-rich software applications and solutions side. This latter part resides in the right side of your brain.
The new required right side brain skills are:
1) Designer – literate in design or artwork and ability to inspire this in the organization
2) Storyteller – paints vivid pictures delivered with emotional impact
3) Symphony Leader – sees the big picture and knows how to combine the required elements for maximum performance
4) Empathetic Leader – feels, sees and encourages emotions and understands their importance in the workplace
5) Humanist – returns the workplace to playfulness, laughter and social time
6) Meaning Architect – builds meaning into what is done at work not just accumulation of wealth and bringing what you care about at home into the workplace so that goals can be congruent.
These six skills will bullet-proof your career because they cannot be outsourced. They add great value to the organization by helping them attract, retain and get the most from their human capital.
Putting It Into Action:
You will likely not be able to exceed in all six areas right now. Chose two or three that you are strongest in and put together a date-specific action plan to play this role in your organization. Encourage your entire team to follow. Tell other teams what you are doing to encourage them to add their own right side brain skill sets.
With you on the path to success,
Joseph