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Some examples of lateral, unconventional, or risky career moves that can broaden leadership skills include: taking on a role in a different department or industry to gain a new perspective, volunteering for a high-risk project with high visibility, starting your own business, or even taking a sabbatical to travel or study. These experiences can push you out of your comfort zone, expose you to new ideas and ways of thinking, and ultimately enhance your adaptability and resilience, which are key leadership skills.
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To build your adaptable and resilient mindset, start by taking on novelty, something that is outside your usual experience and that makes you uncomfortable. This could be a big commitment, like spending a year backpacking through China; or a small step, like learning to play an instrument or developing a new hobby. Developing an adaptable mindset also means being willing to make lateral, unconventional, and even risky career moves to broaden your experience or leadership skills.
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