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Search A new survey suggests chief executives' priorities are changing. What is the most important leadership quality you look for when hiring a management executive? News
FRANK GATSKI
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"Leadership qualities are tough to qualify in an interview. You really don't know if someone has the leadership quality that you're looking for until you see them in action. The best example of a true leader for me is: A true leader is someone that people will follow not because they have to but because they want to."
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CHRISTOPHER ABRAHAM VP of Marketing, Golden Gaming Inc.
Frank Gatski
"The most important leadership quality we look for is a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get it done! In today's economy, there is little room for delegators. Experience is a benefit, but a willingness to wear many 'hats' and lead by example is a quality we look for
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"I am always looking for people who can make certain to prioritize, overall, business interests and focus on client needs. The legal profession is unique in that it is a service industry. The priority of the attorney is to take good care of the clients. That is job number one, our clients' concerns. You get distracted by other things, but good management never takes their mind off clients." MARY ANN MELE President and chief brand officer, R&R Partners "The most important leadership quality for hiring a management executive for us today is the ability to lead and inspire collaborative teams. The best ideas come from diverse points of view and creative solutions can come from anyone. So we look for our executive managers to not only be knowledgeable in advertising, marketing and public affairs, but they must also be kill d i b ildi
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skilled in building trusting relationships, setting clear objectives and navigating conflict in a team-driven culture." BILL WERKSMAN
Managing Partner, Resource Partners "Positive evaluation of prospective management hires should center on innovation. Growing and prospering businesses rely on leaders inside companies to embrace innovation throughout their ranks internally and with customers externally."
Bill Werksman
Mark Tratos
DUANE HOGGE Recruiting director, McCord Group Recruiting Services "Visionary, looking for opportunities. Companies are looking for people right now who are always looking for something better and not complacent. If the market you are in is flat, how can you reinvent yourself so you can go after new markets. You have to be able to create change for the sake of profits." Copyright © 2010, Las Vegas Business Press | Privacy Policy
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