[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The idea that you need to lose control of your emotions to be a charismatic and passionate negotiator is frankly ludicrous. It's like saying that a toddler is a good negotiator when they're throwing their sippy cup at you and wiping snot on their sleeve whilst they screech for more juice.

Also the idea that in order to "not be a robot" someone has to be "volatile" is a pretty dangerous one, too. Pettiness and unpredictability are not positive character traits and they are a DISASTER in terms of leadership quality.

Absolutely correct.
Volatility in leadership is more likely to increase distrust rather than diminish it.

[bots]

i think you need characters for particular situations, and at the moment, we need someone to fire a rocket off, someone that will shake things up ... i can't stand Boris, but I think he is the right person to have in charge at this moment in time