You don't necessarily need good people skills to be a good boss, according New York Times columnist David Brooks.
Brooks bases his contention on a recent study that found attributes such as good communication skills, enthusiasm and team building prowess don't necessarily result in better managerial performance.
According to the study, the traits that do correlate with good management include attention to detail, persistence, efficiency, analytic thoroughness and hard work.
Being a little on the boring side is also said to help. The story claims CEOs who are humble, diffident, relentless and a bit unidimensional are often more likely to succeed.
Not surprisingly the claims have attracted impassioned criticism.
Online newspaper The Huffington Post claims dullness equates to status quo and any manager who isn't a good communicator or listener is not well equipped to prosper in the global economy.
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