Not only as an interaction designer or a researcher...

To be a Senior UX, one must understand the whole picture... understand how great ideas translate to specific tactics for implementation.

Think about it: as a Senior, you are going to face Class C executives in your daily meetings. 

You'll have to help them understand "The UX Way", showing them why your ideas and methods will not be a waste of their billions.

This apply to clients, stakeholders and even your own teammates.

You'll need to transform yourself. 

You have to become a connector.

And to do it well, you'll need first to become centered within yourself, and from there relate with them like equals.

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