High standards of personal ethics.

Big people, without pettiness.

Guts under pressure, resilience in defeat.

Brilliant brains — not safe plodders.

A capacity for hard work and midnight oil.

Charisma — charm and persuasiveness.

A streak of unorthodoxy — creative innovators.

The courage to make tough decisions.

Inspiring enthusiasts — with trust and gusto.

A sense of humor.

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