With Tuesday’s overwhelming election of Donald Trump as President of the United States I decided to contemplate my own dissatisfaction with this choice.

Firstly, having had a number of arguments with pro-Trump individuals I now understand my-own feelings are not politically driven but rather based on personal behaviours and the values they represent.

Loud, Outspoken and Self Centred

For me, Presidents Trumps policies are not an issue.  Some I buy into, some I don’t, which is very similar to my views on most politicians.

Trump has a very strong personality and in that sense it is polarizing.  You either support him or you don’t but there is very little middle ground.

The foundations of this polarization most likely derive to a large extent from his brash behaviours.  Two of my own core personal values – everyone is important and say what you do and do what you say, don’t align with Trumps behaviours, by and large.

More than Politics

While I might be on-board (to some extent)with Republican policies my dislike of their current leaders public personality is intense. Unfortunately, I just don’t like him because of his personality and associated behaviours.

So, will he be a good leader of the United States for the next four years.  Possibly.  Will he be a great leader, I doubt it, simply because of his lack of empathy and humility.

Personally I have worked closely with many leaders over the years that displayed a lot of similar traits to President Trump and on the plus side, they accomplished many things – some good, some bad but shit got done.  And then it was over.

On the other hand I have also worked for leaders with high levels of empathy and humility.  They were largely trusted by the majority.  They always got things done but in a collaborative way and their accomplishments live on.