HUMAN ASSETS OF SUCCESSFUL MANAGERS*

Steps up and can make tough decisions; pulls the trigger.
Good communicator, good listener, and likes the interaction with people.
Offers innovative ideas and effective solutions to critical operational problems.
Understands his/her personal weaknesses and build a complimentary team to fulfill the tasks at hand, covering individual weaknesses.
Knows how to build trust among the people around him/her; very credible.
“Vision” seems to be his/her forte; their thought process just seems right for the organization and its future success.
Has good timing. Seems to know what is right for the organization at the right time; asks penetrating questions and exercises good judgment.
Has the “Arnold Palmer” factor; the magnetism. Exercises “people skills;” people just want to be around this person as a mentor and as a leader.
Has a deep understanding of how the company makes money and appreciates the contribution of each individual department to that end.
Demonstrates “marketing skills” and helps create a “customer focus” in the organization.
“High energy” person who is results oriented. And, knows how “to keep many balls in the air” but has an excellent sense of priority.
Is open to new ideas and is willing to change his/her point of view.
Smart person in terms of I.Q. but, more so, has “street smarts;” intuitively perceives patterns of external change and can adapt “vision” to these changes.
Has “quick study” characteristics. Is always curious, an observer, who acts rather than reacts.
Has a track record of personal success. Strong record of extra-curricular activities in college and in career, helping to make her/him a well-rounded individual.
Understands the concept of “value creation” and the relationship to the top line and bottom line.
Has high moral/ethical standards and brings a sense of integrity to the company.
Has a track record of removing “barriers to change” and is not content with the “status quo.” In most cases believes that “sacred cows make the best hamburger.”
Loves interaction with “stakeholders.” Loves the job, the people, and loves spreading the word.
Has a ‘life,” not just the work place. Is well read, knows how to get educated well beyond formal education. Is up on current events. Has a handle on what’s happening out there.
Knows how to balance work life and personal life.