Most Important Skills for a Cofounder and CEO at UC Berkeley Letters and Science
Jingjing, Cofounder/CEO at UC Berkeley Letters and Science, emphasizes that a well-rounded skillset is crucial, likening the necessary abilities to a "Swiss army knife." However, the most important skill is effective communication, as the ability to "define the problem" is key to solving it within their complex role.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Leadership, Strategic Thinking
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Jingjing Zhong
Cofounder/CEO
UC berkeley letters and science
UC Berkeley
UC BEREKLEY Economics undergrad
Economics
Technology
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication is crucial for precisely defining problems and finding solutions.
2. Curiosity is essential for identifying and understanding challenges.
3. A well-rounded skillset, comparable to a Swiss army knife, is beneficial for tackling diverse issues.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I wouldn't say there's one skill that's most important. I think you need to be well-rounded, like a Swiss army knife.
Actually, I would say communication skills. This job requires you to be very curious.
But at the same time, you don't know what the right question to ask is. A lot of problems, if you can define the problem, are solved. So you need to be able to communicate it in a very precise way.
So I would say communication.