What mattered, it turned out, were execution and organizational skills. The traits that correlated most powerfully with success were attention to detail, persistence, efficiency, analytic thoroughness and the ability to work long hours. In other words, warm, flexible, team-oriented and empathetic people are less likely to thrive as C.E.O.’s. Organized, dogged, anal-retentive and slightly boring people are more likely to thrive.
[ In Praise of Dullness, New York Times ]
I think the key here is really “execution and organizational skills.” I don’t care if my CEO is a nice guy, but I want him to be great at his job. Jack Donaghy is honestly the best example that comes to mind right now.
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