After spending around 9 years in corporate, few things came out as life-long learnings to be applied for:

Soft skills are more important than the hard skills.

Problem solving skills:

There's a lot of information assymetry on how to find a solution to the problem. Further, one may get lost in the process while solving a complex problems. It takes a lot more than having 'intelligence' to solve a problem! Being calm, keep chartering in a structured manner and navigating through a ton of information to find a solution. I have seen such people sitting at the top management seat, steering the wheel of the company in the right direction!

People management:

People may not remember your achievements, your leadership but always remember how you made them feel. This skill should not be undermined at all! For not only 'what' you say matters but also 'how' you say matters a lot! People reciprocate your behaviour too - they answer kindness with kindness !

Empathy:

This is particularly important when managing a team. It is important to utilise one's authority wisely. In an experiment, 70%+ people utilised their authority to their advantage. However, if used wisely, empathizing with the team not only helps to build a strong bond amongst the members but also build a committed team 🙂