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Can playing MMOs make you more desirable for business needs? Could they one day be the deciding factor in you landing that job you always wanted? In some cases this may very well be true. Playing MMOs like Lord of the Rings Online have been proven to sharpen you leadership skills and maybe even your knowledge of running a business.

Can you become a better leader for playing games like Lord of the Rings Online? Can these virtual environments aid you by improving skills you aren't even aware of? According to several studies they do just that. Seriosity and IBM released a report in 2007 detailing the similarities in leading a business and leading a group or guild in an MMORPG. According to Seriosity’s report leaders in MMORPG’s are sometimes extraordinary in their approach to problem solving, are more comfortable with risk, learning from their mistakes, and improving rapidly. This has become the subject of study and much fascination with businesses such as IBM.

Curious to know what you might have unknowingly learned? Read On.