Management experts believe that if Barack Obama were a corporate CEO, he would be receiving high praise for his leadership style. His calm and steady demeanor, which has earned him the nickname "No Drama Obama," is something that business leaders could benefit from learning. According to Paul Reagan, a management consultant and senior lecturer at Wayne State University, Obama's clear values and consistent follow-through on his promises have elevated his credibility to the level of a corporate executive. Paul Copcutt, a personal brand strategist based in Dundas, Ontario, pointed out that one unique aspect of Obama's leadership style is his keen awareness of his own strengths and weaknesses. This can be seen in his cabinet selections, where he has chosen experts to compensate for his own lack of expertise. Copcutt emphasized the importance of focusing on one's strengths and delegating tasks that align with one's weaknesses, rather than trying to improve upon them. Obama's cabinet choices, which include individuals like Hillary Clinton and Robert Gates, reflect his efforts to build a diverse coalition with differing perspectives. However, Chief executives often establish a team of advisors who are supportive but may not provide all the necessary perspectives needed to effectively lead the entire organization, according to the speaker. While Obama has demonstrated some skill in selecting key cabinet members and pushing Congress to act on an economic stimulus plan, it is still early days and the ultimate judgment is yet to be made, according to Nancy Koehn, a business historian and professor at Harvard Business School. The real challenges will come once Obama officially takes office on January 20th. Reagan pointed out that a management style like Obama's, which has widespread appeal, carries the risk of disappointing many people. He mentioned that Obama may have promised too much change, leading to a lack of clarity or the inability to deliver on everyone's expectations. Koehn suggested that chief executives could learn from how Obama handled challenges during his campaign, showing emotional competence in difficult situations. This emotional intelligence could help leaders navigate the current financial crisis and address fears of job loss and poor performance within their organizations. She said that business leaders must be aware of the aspects of their people and organization that go beyond just tangible resources, head count, market, and customers. CEO coach Deb Dib observes several traits in Obama, such as being caring, confident, consistent, commanding, and calm, which she believes are important for business executives to learn. Dib emphasizes that effective CEOs typically possess many of these attributes, regardless of their political affiliations. She believes there is much to be learned from Obama's leadership style.