Synthesizing the Personal Quadrant

In the field of architecture and design, there are several characteristics a CEO must possess. Primarily, a leader of an architecture or design firm should have an eye for the style I find appealing. In my opinion, it would be counter-productive to work under someone who does not agree with me and share my common vision for how things should look. On the other hand, he should still provoke new ideas, challenging me to research and design innovative projects. He should be able to create an environment in which it is easy to work and envision, while at the same time be productive. The CEO should know what it takes to be successful; he should manage both my emotions, and those of the client, when it comes down to the stressful time crunch or unavailability of materials. Exhibiting disciple and time management are necessary in order to keep employees in line and on track. With such a growing market of designers, and the demand for specific styles, it is vital that the CEO can possess a managerial skill set that is advanced and ready for competitors and changing trends. He must hire qualified designers who are overachievers like myself. While I understand being an overachiever can be harmful to a company, I feel that in the design world it is important to have people who will only settle for better than the best. In everything I do, I put in my best effort. After I have given my best, I then review and correct faults and improve on where I may have weaknesses. Only then do I know that I have achieved the closest to perfection; I want to work with others who possess a common motivation and determination. My ideal CEO would be educated in the beautiful works of the Renaissance, and have the talent necessary to produce plans that are influenced by these works, yet still popular in the modern world. As a CEO of a design company, charisma and the ability to sell yourself are important in keeping accomplished employees, as well as gathering a plethora of clients. Thus, the most important characteristic of my ideal CEO would be novel creativity. I want to work under someone who dazzles and surprises me with the ideas and visions he has. I want to go to work each day excited about my various projects, honored to be working for such a noble man, and challenged to put my best, and most chic, foot forward.