Wanna be a big time CEO?

If you are in business or even want to be a leader in business do you have the right stuff? According to an article in the Wall Street Journal. you can be a Leader CEO IF you possess the right stuff:

LEADING PROFILE

Here are five CEO traits that correlate most closely with business success at buyout companies -- and five that score lowest, according to University of Chicago researchers.

Traits that matter...

• Persistence

• Attention to detail

• Efficiency

• Analytical skills

• Setting high standards

...and not so much

• Strong oral communication

• Teamwork

• Flexibility/adaptability

• Enthusiasm

• Listening skills

In the interest of full disclosure:
I am strong in 1-10:

• Persistence 8

• Attention to detail 3

• Efficiency 9

• Analytical skills 8

• Setting high standards 5

...and not so much

• Strong oral communication 8

• Teamwork 3

• Flexibility/adaptability 9

• Enthusiasm 9

• Listening skills 6

That explains a lot.....to me.