Vision, ambition and drive

Good vision, strong ambition and intense drive are the most basic characteristics for success. Add to that some passion. Without that, you won't even get started...

Attitude to:

Listen, understand and cooperate to find innovative solutions. Particularly important in cross-Atlantic ventures. Take charge. Seek competence in every person and every activity. Be enthusiastic, prepared and persistent. Act professionally, with integrity. Go one step further, to exceed expectations. Dare to take "calculated" risks to aim "beyond expectations."

Competence

Competence in every person and every activity. Competence in knowledge, experience and network.

Collaboration

Collaboration to reach better results.

A sense of reality to:

Seek "real" competence and "real" opportunities Remain connected to reality while performing at a "visionary level." Set realistic goals -- that are achievable. To have a sense of reality for planning "timing" to maximize resources.