Becoming a subject matter expert in your field is an important first step at each position you reach in your career. After that, it all boils down to developing your leadership skills, which is critical in reaching the senior level and staying there.

Shannon Hunter, VP, Loss Prevention & Sustainability, Office Depot has been recognized and promoted over the years by focusing not only on his technical skills but on his leadership skills as well. Here, he shares the leadership traits that have helped him the most throughout his career.

Note: At the time of this filming, Shannon was Sr. Director of LP & Safety for Office Depot, prior to his promotion to VP of LP & Sustainability.