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The two hallmarks of a great CEO

SmartBrief on Leadership | 03/23/2009

CCMP Capital Chairman Greg Brenneman says he tests every CEO he meets for two qualities. First, he says a CEO needs to be able to break down complex problems quickly, a process he calls the "I.Q.-dipstick test." The second crucial element is being likable and empathetic. Brenneman says he asks himself, "If I were to get on an airplane with this guy or gal, would I want to fly across the Atlantic with them?" New York Times, Thttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/leadership/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=00BD1306-962F-4291-B69A-60F266728CE7&copyid=F5998BD9-09BF-463F-84A1-7DDCDC938AD4&sid=961059f1-9197-494d-b3ed-4ca827d54878&brief=leadership

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