Do you have to fit a certain profile to be a successful leader? MUCH CONVENTIONAL WISDOM about leadership, in my firm opinion and experience, is simply wrong, causing missed opportunities and profound consequences for organizations. It’s past time to puncture the myths. Too many people believe that to be a successful leader you must fit a certain profile. Leaders are those who are self-confident, verbally-adept, assertive, extroverted, attractive, and bold (they’re usually ta