At an increasing rate, leaders connect with me to ask about the characteristics and skills that make up a great Sourcer. What then, does it take to be a savvy Sourcer? I confess this is arguable based upon the industry and leadership mentoring style. I can only tell you what life was like for me as a sourcing practitioner, and what life is like for my clients fraught with setting up thriving sourcing teams. The following list of traits is not all inclusive, but a guide to help leaders understand the role requirements more thoroughly.