Besides the Intellectual Curiosity, Systemic Thinking, and Healthy Paranoia, I got the 2 more traits of a successful leader/problem solver:<p>* Be Proactive - "Never wait for problems to come, seek them out and embrace them. Successful leaders do not see problems as threats; they see them as an opportunity to learn and improve."<p>* Acknowldege personal fallibility - "Effective problem-finders acknowledge their personal fallibility, rather than cultivating an aura of invincibility." Me: This probably is most helpful if you have people around you that complements you in your fallible side.