Obama tops McCain on executive skills test

[kevinmc]

WASHINGTON- When it comes to critical leadership characteristics, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama tops Republican rival John McCain hands down, according to a self-styled business leadership guru.

John McKee, a founder of DirecTV who now works as an author, motivational speaker and career coach, says Obama outscores McCain when judged against 10 critical characteristics of great leaders, such as knowing what you stand for, helping others succeed, being a good listener and being honest and ethical.

Of the 10 leadership characterists he judged most critical, McKee said Obama outranked McCain on seven and tied him on the other three. McCain did not outrank Obama on any of the 10 measures of leadership, McKee said.

Here are McKee’s leadership rankings and scores. Has he got it right? How would you judge the two presidential candidates?

1 - Great leaders run their businesses with purpose, clearly knowing their values, goals and objectives. Obama beats McCain.

2 - Great leaders help others to succeed. Obama beats McCain.

3 - Great leaders give back to the community. Obama-McCain tie.

4 - Great leaders are willing and able to overcome daunting obstacles to achieve their goals. Obama-McCain tie.

5 - Great leaders are also great listeners. Obama beats McCain.

6 - Great leaders appreciate face-to-face dialogue. Obama beats McCain.

7 - Great leaders are honest and ethical. Obama beats McCain.

8 - Great leaders understand the difference between power and force. Obama beats McCain.

9 - Great leaders excel in difficult environments and get results. Obama-McCain tie.

10 - Great leaders continually upgrade their skills. Obama beats McCain.

[NattPang]

1. That's what I think too.

[Pirate Smile]

2. No surprise here. K & R