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I advise the women in the 4 chapters I oversee too look for (among other things):
* the ability to avoid drama and stay above the fray
* the ability to do confrontation well (it's required)
* the ability to delegate comfortably and successfully
* the ability to be FAIR and personally detached in dealing with crises and issues
* the ability to keep her mouth shut and keep Council and chapter business quiet
* the ability to converse comfortably and properly with fraternity officers, university officials, law enforcement officials, etc. in good times and bad times (you never know)
* the ability to listen to her mind's ear to be wary of situation that are risky, or could expose the chapter to negative PR
* the ability to be comfortable with handing down decisions that aren't necessarily popular, but are in the best long term interest of the chapter.
Being President is a hard, but rewarding job. I think all of my Presidents came into the job with a great deal of strenghts, and are now leaving the job having grown tremendously--to the point where things that used to phase them or make them panic don't even make them break a sweat, now!
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