Or are there things you can do to not only get comfortable with uncertainty, but invite more in the name of creating bigger, badder, better outcomes?

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The generational change mean executives seek a new crop of leaders who can inspire others "across geographic and age barriers, " and who were comfortable with uncertainty as well as being curious, educated, well read and traveled.

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In terms of characteristics to look for, finding people who are comfortable operating with a high degree of uncertainty, and who will not be frustrated by changes, even at the last minute, is essential.

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