And the more he exercised his forceful and abrasive personality, the more he fell out with people, in business and socially.

His intention was most certainly to rally support and imprint his abrasive personality on his own staff.

His cold, abrasive personality alienated his subordinates; one observer described him as a cold, calculating owl.

Both major challengers argued that the mayors abrasive personality hampered his leadership of the city.

But his abrasive personality and rudeness have led to the resignation of his 75th assistant.