Leadership and good interpersonal skills are important.
One of the most important skills you should develop as a professional analyst/consultant is knowing when to speak and when to stay quiet. Another isknowing how to customise your message for your audience. Thirdly, you have to realise that you have no right to offer advice until you have earned it.
If you are interested in my comments I recommend you read some of the books by David Maister, or read his blog. Of particular relevance is "The Trusted advisor."
If you value your time I would skip the link in the leading post on this thread.
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