Jeffrey Gitomer, author of 
, 
What Derails Fast-Track Executives?
Why do some executives fail while others flourish? In in-depth interviews with 41 executives, the American Management Association found that these traits often lead to failure:
- Insensitivity to co-workers.
- Aloofness and arrogance.
- Tendency to misuse information conveyed in confidence.
- Inability to control ambition.
- Inability to delegate assignments or promote teamwork.
- Inability to staff effectively.
- Inability to think strategically.
- Over dependence on mentors.
And remember, it’s all about the relationship.