The licensing authority, New York's Department of State, said that his "criminal history" proved that he lacked the necessary "good moral character and trustworthiness".
The results showed that interest in a start-up was driven less by judgments that the founder was competent than by perceptions about character and trustworthiness.
Other research has shown that for investors evaluating a pitch, business fundamentals matter less than their perception of character and trustworthiness, and the entrepreneur's openness to feedback.
Other veteran strategists said that the way Cain handles the fallout could tell voters more about his character and trustworthiness than the accusations themselves.
Partners expect that, on average, the new AA will turn in income growth of 15% a year indefinitely.Apart from competence, Mr Berardino is promising his fellow partners two other character traits: trustworthiness and an ability to listen.
Faced with an opponent who has managed to deflect questions about his character and trustworthiness, Gov. George W. Bush has shifted tactics and begun confronting Vice President Al Gore head-on over the issues, an area long considered to be Mr. Gore's greatest strength.
That branding, in turn, labels them as stupid, unworthy and fatally lacking in integrity, character, morals, trustworthiness, courage and honor.
True authority is born from respect for the purpose, good character and trustworthiness of the person who leads them to opportunity for success.
If you face judgmental colleagues, remember the words of Guardian user "Rhodian Dawson": "Regardless of who you are and what your sexual preferences are, it ultimately boils down to character, competence and trustworthiness".
