I sat through a series of CEO interviews with a board search committee this week and was struck by how simplistically many people view leadership. Please note that I am a fervent believer that leadership is a very complex concept. I feel it has many facets and components. There is depth and texture and dimension to it - and I feel it is inappropriate to "box" it in a simplistic four-by-four model or to relate it mostly to chemistry or interpersonal skills.

In an interviewing situation, it seems that many people simply view leadership as something that comes with good interpersonal skills. I argue -- It may not seem obvious but interviews do not necessarily provide true insight into leadership.

Give this some thought.