Profile Report

Dave Calhoun

Chief Executive Officer

Leadership Profile Report

Overview

Dave Calhoun is best described as self-reliant who prefers to seek his own solutions and personal gains. He is strong-willed, and resists constraining influences. Calhoun is most driven by opportunities for personal gain and accomplishing the goals he set for himself.

He leads with direct, forceful behavior. He is persistent, and will jump whatever hurdles necessary to overcome obstacles to success. He has high expectations of himself and others, and tends to be critical when standards are not met. With his intense focus on results, he may seem impatient and uncaring when dealing with others.

Calhoun will prefer to shape his environment by overcoming opposition. He exhibits the following characteristics and views.

Observable Behaviors: He is primarily interested in personal needs and wants and is enthusiastic when presented with new challenges that align to his personal needs. He holds others to his standards and demonstrates the buck stops with him. If stressed, he will become belligerent if things don’t go his way, and fears loss of control.

Leadership Red Flags

Calhoun is self-focused with intense drive for personal gain. He displays traits of narcissism. He views people as objects and tools to used for obtaining his successes. He is highly self-centered with an inflated ego. He likely appears shallow and selfish, but knows how to charm people to get his way. He is not concerned for the welfare of others. He will become angry and withdraw if his needs are not met.

Potential Analysis

Industry Fit

Calhoun aligns well for industries that require execution, bold moves, and independent thinking. However, he may struggle in industries that rely on human resources and compliance. While he appreciates human capital and regulations, he views these aspects as barriers to execution that may discount human value or the importance of adhering to regulations.

Investor Fit

Calhoun is well aligned to shareholder interests, especially if shareholder interests are similar to his personal interests. Concerns arise when shareholder interests’ conflict with Calhoun’s interest. In this case, Calhoun will likely prioritize his interests over shareholders, create division and conflict, or withdraw.

Employee Fit

Goal Orientation

Value Orientation

Calhoun relies on a relatively rigid cognitive model. He prefers tradition, security, and conformity. He is unlikely to be open to new methods. Yet, he also will be efficient and not wasting of time or energy. Additionally, Calhoun is self-centered. Power and personal achievement are more important than others, both those he has relationships and humanity at large.

Value Orientation with Staff

Decision Framework

Calhoun has advanced in his career for his ability to execute and his ability to charm when needed. However, he likely would not succeed in tasks that require appreciation of other humans, understanding others, and seeing the uniqueness in each person. Moreover, he breaks the rules when needed to achieve his goals. Therefore, tasks requiring strict adherence to rules and regulations may present challenges.

Calhoun is sensitive to his role. Any criticism, challenge, or disrespect of his position will likely lead to hostile or aggressive responses. He holds his job title and past success in high regard and expects others to respect them.

Investment Implications

Calhoun will likely have a large influence on the company and culture. Given his strong execution focus, he may first be successful. However, his influence is likely toxic to the long-term success of the company. Expect issues with staff to arise, division, reduced collaboration, and divisional conflict. Turnover will likely be the early negative signs of his cultural influence. Additionally, expect a disregard for regulations and compliance. While initial efforts may focus on compliance and quality, these will become subordinate to execution that helps Calhoun reach his goals.