At 22, I was leading. At 26, I was leading an entire shift in a Sheriff’s Office. In all that time in leadership, I have learned that the world is ever-changing, and we must change to survive. If we’re to survive, we can get through by the skin of our teeth. However, if we’re to thrive, we must keep growing as people and growing our skills simultaneously. Here are seven that will pay you dividends if you invest the time to grow and use them well.