From the article by Scott Berkun:

It’s nowhere to be found in major coverage, but smart folks have studied what traits led to more successful presidencies. Sure, these things are subjective, but they offer a better framework, based on history, for making our next big bet.

Fred I. Greenstein, Professor of Politics Emeritus at Princeton University, calls out 6 attributes most related to success in office, a veritable scorecard for our use:

  1. Effectiveness as a public communicator
  2. Organizational capacity
  3. Political skill (well duh, but he explains specific traits)
  4. Vision
  5. Cognitive Style
  6. Emotional Intelligence

Read the whole article here: http://www.scottberkun.com/essays/how-to-pick-a-president