This document discusses the qualities of a "unicorn employee". It defines a unicorn employee as someone who is extremely rare and valuable due to their unique set of qualities. Some of the key qualities of a unicorn employee mentioned are that they are not confined by their job description, are goal-oriented, pay attention to details, have a can-do attitude and reliably deliver results, embrace teamwork, are passionate about their work, inspire others, and remain humble. The document encourages developing these unicorn qualities to achieve career success.

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8 Qualities Of A Unicorn
Employee

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3. Speculations about the existence
of unicorns have left humans
fascinated since the
Mesopotamian era.

4. It’s quite hard to believe that those magical
creatures, typically represented by horses with
single straight horns on their foreheads, are
real.

5. And while there are still debates going on about
whether unicorns truly walked the earth, it is
believed that we co-exist with them today. In
this modern time, we call them a ‘unicorn
employee.’

6. Hootsuite CEO Ryan Holmes defines a ‘unicorn
employee’ as a member of the staff who
possesses a unique set of qualities that make
them extremely rare and valuable. He says that
like actual unicorns, ‘Unicorn employees are
hard to find, but once hired, they offer up
enormous benefits in the workplace.’

8. 1. They are not exclusively married to their job
description.
Unicorns are on the constant lookout for new things to
learn. These qualities make them versatile employees,
allowing them to be valuable assets to the organization
they belong in.

9. 2. They are goal-oriented.
Strategic thinkers are often regarded as stellar performers.
From a business standpoint, it is important to look at the
big picture to achieve the company’s long-term goals.

11. 3. They pay attention to the details.
When necessary, unicorn employees can also zone into the
smallest of details. They understand that it pays to read
the fine print to avoid unexpected heaps of trouble in the
future. They can take a step back and see the whole picture
while still being aware of the nitty-gritty. These make the
qualities of someone who can be trusted with serious
responsibility.

12. 4. They have a can-do attitude. And they deliver.
Unicorns shatter expectations. Assign them a project and
consider it done right on schedule. And with flying colors.
They know want they want, and they know exactly how to
make it happen. They stop at nothing once they’ve set
their mind onto something.

14. 5. They’re ambassadors of teamwork.
This type of employee standout because of their clear
understanding of their strengths and areas to improve.
Instead of pretending that they have it all together, they
actively listen to other team members who possess the
skills they don’t have. They make people feel that they are
working with them instead of for them. In this corporate
jungle, that makes all the difference.

15. 6. They’re passionate about what they do.
Regardless of the challenges along the way, unicorn
employees gets the work done. They do things out of their
genuine interest in what they do. Sometimes, they don’t
even notice they’re taking things a step further. Unicorns
don’t go out of their way to make an impression; they do
because it fulfills who they are as a person.

17. 7. They naturally inspire others to do better.
Unicorn employees raise the bar for everyone. And the
best part? The bar isn’t wrapped with fear and pressure.
They inspire the people they encounter to produce an
output they’re proud of. Positivity radiates when they're
around and it makes hard work the most natural thing in
the world.

18. 8. They are always humble and respectful.
One of the main qualities that set unicorns apart from
other highly-skilled employees is their humble confidence.
Unicorn employees have respect for anyone they meet and
work with. They don’t think they are above anyone in any
way, even to those people who are at the bottom of the
ladder.

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