Despite opinions varying slightly, leadership specialists generally agree that today's key attributes are emotional intelligence, effective communication skills, confidence, a positive attitude, intuition, delegation skills, being approachable and being authentic.

What does it mean if someone is approachable?

: capable of being approached : accessible specifically : easy to meet or deal with friendly and approachable people.

What makes an approachable person?

Approachable people are described as smiling, leaning forward with eagerness, nodding their head as to say “go on”, and giving approving (not piercing) eye contact. It's setting the environment for the person to feel comfortable in your presence.