Evaluates the relationship between the psychological traits of entrepreneurs and the financial performance of their businesses. Prior research is used as the basis for the following ten hypotheses--in a sample of small business CEOs, founders will: (1) demonstrate a higher achievement...

In its fiduciary role, the board of directors should select a CEO who mirrors the desired ethos of the company. If the board remains cognizant of cultural compatibility as a central criterion in the hiring process, it may engage in strategic oversight without undue interference in the internal...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop measures of charisma and vision and to examine their influences on follower‐level outcomes in four countries, namely, India, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted a series of three studies. In...