As an hiring executive, can you give me some ideas and suggestion that may help in hiring construction executives with leadership potential?

Here are some good examples of quality leadership abilities to keep in mind:

Is able to understand opposing ideas
Is willing to learn from others
Has strong communication skills
Is not attached to a position or title
Is curious
Is independent of the good opinions of others
Sets out to live their message rather than be a leader
Is clear about his/her values and honor them consistently
Wants to grow and do well
Wants others to grow and do well