Most leaders hire an Executive Assistant like they're shopping for a tool. They want fast typing, clean calendar work, and someone who can book a flight without messing it up.
Those things matter. They're the baseline. They don't make anyone life-changing.
A regular assistant saves you time. A great one expands what you're actually capable of doing. They don't sit under you. They run your office next to you, managing your time, your focus, and your relationships so you don't have to.
If that's the hire you want, stop reading the résumé for software skills. Look for these five traits instead. Most of them never show up in a job description.