The compliance profession has changed exponentially over the past decade. We are finely attuned to the news headlines of the latest corporate scandals and how our jobs are on the line. We are often the last line of defense for corporate reputation and protecting the interests of employees, shareholders, and the public.

So how exactly have things changed in terms of the skills, knowledge, and abilities we need to be effective? What attributes are needed now that weren’t on the table 10 years ago? Here is my list of top 10 attributes, and I consider them all equally important: