The mayor's performance is also affected by individual characteristics-experience; personal or occupational financial and staff support; personal attributes, such as charisma, reputation, wisdom , and commitment to the job (time, resources, energy expended); and effectiveness in dealing with the media. these factors determine how well and how fully the mayor the position, and how creatively the mayor exploits both formal and informal resources. The charismatic or adroit weak mayor may be able to win substantial support from the community and wring more advantage from limited powers than others have done. Ferman argued that "effective political skills'' are the critical factor for strong mayoral leadership.