Ten (Interpersonal) Traits of Innovative School Leaders By: Dr. Justin Aglio and Dr. Donna Micheaux Which traits and interpersonal skills are essential to the mindset of successful innovative leaders? Of course, there are the obvious leadership skills—expertise, the ability to analyze, problem-solve, collaborate and work with others. These skills are also necessary for innovative leaders, but not sufficient. There are other traits and interpersonal skills that are essential to the mindset of successful and innovative leaders, and according to Tony Wagner , the first innovation education fellow at the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, most, if not all of them, can be fostered, nurtured and taught. https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/10/10-interpersonal-traits-of-innovative-school-leaders/