While there are many capabilities a board might look for in the next CEO, here are the five subtle must-have traits that influence a CEO’s success:
1) Executive Presence: This is not just looking the part. We all know plenty of empty expensive suits. Executive presence is how one communicates in a way that commands respect. Someone who can articulate complex topics in a simple way. One who is not just waiting for their turn to speak, rather someone who listens and thoughtfully responds to the question within the flow. A leader who can get into the details with analytical rigor and demonstrate their passion for the business and their willingness to invest the time to understand the situation, strategy, execution and, of course, the result.
