Here is a quick and light hearted look at how personality dimensions can derail how leaders work with people.
If You Are Aloof

Derailer: Distant and Unapproachable
Key Challenge: Engage Others and Empathy
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If You Are Warm

Derailer: Over-sympathetic
Key Challenge: Maintain objectivity when dealing with people
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If You Are Accommodating

Derailer: Overly compliant
Key Challenge: Learning to be assertive
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If You Are Dominant

Derailer: Poor listener and forcing
Key Challenge: Learning to listen and accommodate others
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If You Are Shy

Derailer: Avoiding people
Key Challenge: Learning to speak up
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If You Are Bold

Derailer: Taking over in discussions
Key Challenge: Making others heard
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If You Are Trusting

Derailer: Naive, Gullible
Key Challenge: Learning to be vigilant
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If You Are Suspicious

Derailer: Mistrustful and Harsh
Key Challenge: Building Trust
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If You Are Interpersonally Unaware

Derailer: Misreading interpersonal situations
Key Challenge: Accurately judge interpersonal situations and tailor behavior accordingly
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If You Are Interpersonally Aware

Derailer: Manipulative
Key Challenge: Learning to be open with others
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If You Are Group Dependent
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Derailer: Group Think
Key Challenge: Voice unpopular opinions
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If You Are Self - Sufficient

Derailer: Intolerant of groups
Key Challenge: Learn to tolerate interdependence
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