We worked through this topic at our recent RoundTable meetings and I thought the off-the-cuff list we compiled was fairly thorough.
Here is the list we developed:
1. Hiring skills
2. Vision
3. Integrity
4. Trustworthy
5. Confidence
6. OK with tough questions
7. Has your interests in mind
8. Cares about people
9. Delegation
10. Great Thinker
11. Good Communicator
12. Values Contribution
13. Good Team
14. Influential
15. Lead by Example
16. Strategic
17. Stable
18. Positive
19. Practices the Platinum Rule (treat others how they want to be treated)
20. Values you