The following seven traits were gathered in a 2010 survey of senior consultants for a global executive search firm and shared in detail in a Harvard Business Review article. They represent what companies frequently cite as a requirement for C-level executives.
1. Leadership
2. Strategic thinking and execution
3. Technical and technology skills
4. Team- and relationship-building
5. Communication and presentation
6. Change management
7. Integrity
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