High-Potential Employee Characteristics 
Identifying a high-potential employee entails looking for the following traits and behaviors:

• Emerging Leadership Competencies: They demonstrate important talents that show they can lead themselves, others, and the company.
• Autonomy: They carry out their obligations without the need for frequent supervision or reminders.
• Initiative: They are eager to take on additional work or new initiatives, as well as give ideas and solutions to choices.
• Curiosity: They demonstrate a curiosity in learning about the company, asking questions to better understand the plan, and providing alternate ways.
• Growth Mindset: They strive to learn new skills and take on duties that go beyond the scope of their employment.
• Collaboration: They form strong, trusted connections, work efficiently on group projects, and assist others when they are overburdened.
• Adaptability: They shift their perceptions or ways of working in response to rapid changes and new ideas.
• Awareness: They pay attention to detail, work hard, and can empathize with coworkers and customers.
• Stress Management: They maintain their cool in tough situations and when taking risks, setting an example of constant guidance during difficulties.