Comments on: Are Charisma and Conscientiousness Mutually Exclusive in a Leader? http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/ where curious minds meet Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Daniel http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2145 Daniel Wed, 27 May 2009 22:22:05 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2145 Oh, I see what you're getting at. Then yes, I definitely agree with your conclusion. There are benefits to having a charismatic leader, but if I had to pick someone to run a company, I'd always go with the more reliable over the more charismatic individual. I used to work promoting a local musician and although he was very charismatic and fun to watch on stage, he was generally unreliable (show up late, waffle on decisions, etc). Everyone I know who worked with him got out when they got the chance. I also worked for an engineer who was about as reliable as they come (he was the owner of his own small engineering firm, coincidentally). He's still doing well. So I think there is living proof on both sides. Oh, I see what you’re getting at. Then yes, I definitely agree with your conclusion. There are benefits to having a charismatic leader, but if I had to pick someone to run a company, I’d always go with the more reliable over the more charismatic individual. I used to work promoting a local musician and although he was very charismatic and fun to watch on stage, he was generally unreliable (show up late, waffle on decisions, etc). Everyone I know who worked with him got out when they got the chance. I also worked for an engineer who was about as reliable as they come (he was the owner of his own small engineering firm, coincidentally). He’s still doing well. So I think there is living proof on both sides.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2919 Daniel Wed, 27 May 2009 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2919 Oh, I see what you're getting at. Then yes, I definitely agree with your conclusion. There are benefits to having a charismatic leader, but if I had to pick someone to run a company, I'd always go with the more reliable over the more charismatic individual. I used to work promoting a local musician and although he was very charismatic and fun to watch on stage, he was generally unreliable (show up late, waffle on decisions, etc). Everyone I know who worked with him got out when they got the chance. I also worked for an engineer who was about as reliable as they come (he was the owner of his own small engineering firm, coincidentally). He's still doing well. So I think there is living proof on both sides. Oh, I see what you’re getting at. Then yes, I definitely agree with your conclusion. There are benefits to having a charismatic leader, but if I had to pick someone to run a company, I’d always go with the more reliable over the more charismatic individual. I used to work promoting a local musician and although he was very charismatic and fun to watch on stage, he was generally unreliable (show up late, waffle on decisions, etc). Everyone I know who worked with him got out when they got the chance. I also worked for an engineer who was about as reliable as they come (he was the owner of his own small engineering firm, coincidentally). He’s still doing well. So I think there is living proof on both sides.

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 Dana Wed, 27 May 2009 21:48:48 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2144 Daniel, Interesting site, thanks for sharing. I think flexibility is a requisite in the business environment. But the question is one of style, versus one of flexibility - which can be exhibited by a leader that is visionary but lacks the patience for details and planning, as well as someone who is focused on execution and delivery. Thanks for dropping by, great to have you here. Daniel,

Interesting site, thanks for sharing. I think flexibility is a requisite in the business environment. But the question is one of style, versus one of flexibility – which can be exhibited by a leader that is visionary but lacks the patience for details and planning, as well as someone who is focused on execution and delivery.

Thanks for dropping by, great to have you here.

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2918 Dana Wed, 27 May 2009 21:48:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2918 Daniel, Interesting site, thanks for sharing. I think flexibility is a requisite in the business environment. But the question is one of style, versus one of flexibility - which can be exhibited by a leader that is visionary but lacks the patience for details and planning, as well as someone who is focused on execution and delivery. Thanks for dropping by, great to have you here. Daniel,

Interesting site, thanks for sharing. I think flexibility is a requisite in the business environment. But the question is one of style, versus one of flexibility – which can be exhibited by a leader that is visionary but lacks the patience for details and planning, as well as someone who is focused on execution and delivery.

Thanks for dropping by, great to have you here.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2139 Daniel Wed, 27 May 2009 14:48:26 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2139 Though I agree with the observation that reliability is key to a good leader, in my experience it also helps to be flexible, which usually requires even more than reliability. One of the flaws of huge corporations is, even with the greatest of leadership, they can't turn on a dime to respond to sudden market changes like the recent drop in consumer shopping. This, I believe, is where the small entrepreneur shines. As further support for my argument, allow me to refer you to newsy.com's recent video on entrepreneurship. Some of their findings coincide with yours. For instance, most entrepreneurs do work many more hours than corporate employees. Personally, I find this kind of stuff very interesting anyway, so I'd be glad to discuss it. Though I agree with the observation that reliability is key to a good leader, in my experience it also helps to be flexible, which usually requires even more than reliability. One of the flaws of huge corporations is, even with the greatest of leadership, they can’t turn on a dime to respond to sudden market changes like the recent drop in consumer shopping. This, I believe, is where the small entrepreneur shines. As further support for my argument, allow me to refer you to newsy.com’s recent video on entrepreneurship. Some of their findings coincide with yours. For instance, most entrepreneurs do work many more hours than corporate employees. Personally, I find this kind of stuff very interesting anyway, so I’d be glad to discuss it.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.investoralist.com/charisma-and-conscientiousness-mutually-exclusive-in-a-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-2917 Daniel Wed, 27 May 2009 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=1158#comment-2917 Though I agree with the observation that reliability is key to a good leader, in my experience it also helps to be flexible, which usually requires even more than reliability. One of the flaws of huge corporations is, even with the greatest of leadership, they can't turn on a dime to respond to sudden market changes like the recent drop in consumer shopping. This, I believe, is where the small entrepreneur shines. As further support for my argument, allow me to refer you to newsy.com's recent video on entrepreneurship. Some of their findings coincide with yours. For instance, most entrepreneurs do work many more hours than corporate employees. Personally, I find this kind of stuff very interesting anyway, so I'd be glad to discuss it. Though I agree with the observation that reliability is key to a good leader, in my experience it also helps to be flexible, which usually requires even more than reliability. One of the flaws of huge corporations is, even with the greatest of leadership, they can’t turn on a dime to respond to sudden market changes like the recent drop in consumer shopping. This, I believe, is where the small entrepreneur shines. As further support for my argument, allow me to refer you to newsy.com’s recent video on entrepreneurship. Some of their findings coincide with yours. For instance, most entrepreneurs do work many more hours than corporate employees. Personally, I find this kind of stuff very interesting anyway, so I’d be glad to discuss it.

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