Introverts at the top and cultural norms – where is your organisation when it comes to selecting leaders?

In the West many organisations seek dynamic, charismatic leaders; in the East they assume dynamic, autocratic leadership will be most effective.  In today’s global village perhaps the quiet leadership of proactive employees will make a difference?

When CEO Declan (alias) needed a €3million Euro infusion for his new company, he went to a group of British investors and made his pitch.  He didn’t get his money, the investors later told him because first of all he attempted some Irish “tracing” which made them feel uncomfortable and also that his presentation was “all detail with no bells and whistles”.  On reflection,