Essential CEO Traits Nine essential traits for successful CEOs (from Harrison Assessments) Takes Initiative 1. The tendency to perceive what is necessary to be accomplished and to proceed on one's own. Wants a Challenge 2. The willingness to attempt difficult tasks or goals. Judgement (Strategy) 3. The tendency to have a balance of traits necessary to discern pertinent information, and formulate an effective strategy. Finance / Business 4. The interest in commerce or fiscal management. Wants to Lead 5. The desire to be in a position to direct or guide others. Persistent 6. The tendency to be tenacious despite encountering significant obstacles. Analytical 7. The tendency to logically examine facts and situations (not necessarily analytical ability).
Essential CEO Traits Nine essential traits for successful CEOs (from Harrison Assessments) 1. Takes Initiative The tendency to perceive what is necessary to be accomplished and to proceed on one's own. 2. Wants a Challenge The willingness to attempt difficult tasks or goals. 3. Judgement (Strategy) The tendency to have a balance of traits necessary to discern pertinent information, and formulate an effective strategy. 4. Finance / Business The interest in commerce or fiscal management. 5. Wants to Lead The desire to be in a position to direct or guide others. 6. Persistent The tendency to be tenacious despite encountering significant obstacles. 7. Analytical The tendency to logically examine facts and situations (not necessarily analytical ability).