High egos, hubris, criticism, intense arguing and criticism can be strong obstacles. Trying to make good decisions in this kind of environment, especially in groups, can be complicated. Think about the repercussions of these factors in an organization, such as hurt feelings and people who will not work together again. Have you ever had a manager like this? Then you know if it motivated you to be a team player-or not. As you will read, the media can create an image of leaders, such as CEOs, as smarter than they really are. Writers do this for different motives, such as for a good story or to make the CEOs seem more valuable to their corporations. These executives can become egotistical and raise the cost of a company acquisition to more than its true value