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If you want to be able to display vulnerability as a leader, you need to prioritize developing confidence, says this cognitive scientist. Leaders don’t always have the answers, and the best of them know that and will often be the first to remind you of this. Consider a situation in which a leader opens up a discussion about a topic important to an upcoming meeting and invites discussion and disagreement with her proposed course of action.

We talked to hiring experts and CEOs to get their take on what could be waiting for us next year. Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball that would give you a peek into the future? Winning lottery numbers aside, knowing what lies ahead could give you insights to workplace trends that could propel your career growth.