[jacquesm]

That's a hell of a way to go out. He's not my favourite guy but this little note has more character and more genuine frankness than volumes written by other CEOs on their departure.

[jacques_chester]

I think he's witty and charming too.

But those personality traits do not necessarily make him a good CEO.

In my non-professional opinion, this is what's happening:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_substitution