•Strategic Thinking: Able to conceptualize possibilities and anticipate future consequences through logical reasoning•Problem Solving: Accurately identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner while building on critical reasoning, innovative thinking, analysis and experience; investigates problem causes, not just symptoms• People Development Skills: Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and candidates; mindful of ways to maximize assets and develop skills; oriented toward "stretch" expectations; high level of skill and focus on coaching and providing frequent, balanced feedback; adept at using structure in the oversight of people development •Motivational and Influential Leadership: Inspirational style; ability to engender confidence in others and a desire to follow his/her lead•Achievement Motivation: High expectations for self and others; initiating, self-driven and self-directed; opportunistic and action-oriented•Excellent Communication: Clear and consistent messaging; active listener and receptive; articulate in oral and written venues; able to present complex or difficult messages in understandable fashion•Results-orientation: Clear when establishing goals and related expectations; attuned to priorities; focused on targets•Financial Acumen: Understanding of key performance metrics; ability to interpret financial and statistical information•Teamwork Skills: Collaborative when working with leadership, peer group, and other associates; focused on common vision and goals when setting direction •Change Agent: Leads with a focus on going beyond what has been done in the past, looking for new options, and driving useful change.; looks for trends, internal and external, with sensitivity for the opportunity to bring about constructive organizational change in direction and practice•Organizational Skills: Organized in accordance with the priorities dictated by leadership's vision and strategy