• Leadership – discussing and mastering the many layers and definitions of this.
• Vision – communicating a compelling sense of core purpose
• Communication – not simply being articulate, but aligning people cross functionally and organizationally  to drive initiatives and the vision forward
• Strategic thinking – pragmatic approach to the execution of the vision
• Team building – bringing people together to execute the plan and deliver on the vision
• Teamwork – championing collaboration and understanding “intimate organizational conversations”
• Culture – delivering on what the desired organizational core values of a company are.
• Adaptive behavior – Open-mindedness, resilient and having the flexibility to embrace change.
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Instinct – good decision making and having sound judgment
• Initiative – excited and motivated by challenge
• Gumption and Moxie – “Pedigree without Passion”
• Passion – growth, dedication and learning – not genius.
• Attitude – Highly achievement oriented. Persistent and resilient
• Process – disciplined and results oriented
• Stretch beyond comfort zone
• Risk taking
• Compassion, Integrity and Moral Compass
• Discovering candidate hallmarks

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