Basic factors that make up what we call personality

From the book, leadership: theory and practice


Neuroticsm
The tendency to be depressed, anxious, insecure, vulnerable and hostile

Extraversion
The tendency to be sociable and assertive and to have positive energy

Openness
The tendency to be informed, creative, insightful,and curious

Agreeableness
The tendency to be accepting, conforming, trusting and nurturing

Conscientiousness
The tendency to be thorough, organized, controlled, dependable and decisive


Study shows extraversion is the mostly associated factor with leadership. Conscientiousness is the second most common factor among the leaders. Neuroticsm and openness are the next common ones, with neuroticsm being negatively correlated. Agreeableness is weekly correlated with leadership.