Character Isn’t Complicated But It Is Hard
If you want an easy life, then ignore this post. Character is not that complicated a subject to discuss. But, character is hard to do. That is why so few of today’s leaders do the hard work required to exercise character.
It is a leader’s Duty to do the right thing and exercise the other six Habits of Character – Courage, Humility, Integrity, Selflessness, and Positivity. Each time you choose to exercise any Habit of Character, it makes it easier to make that same choice again.
Together, Duty works well with the other habits. In essence, Duty is the fuel which powers the tough calls of character.
Character Is Hard
Exercising Duty will test your:
Courage, because Leaders or Character understand they have to make hard decisions.
Humility, because Leaders of Character will have to ignore their egos.
Integrity, because Leaders of Character know they must do the right thing, even if they are standing alone.
Selflessness , because Leaders of Character put the needs of others before their own needs, desires or convenience.
Positivity , because Leaders of Character know that in the worst of circumstances, the leader must still inspire others.
The Bottom Line:
Each of these tests is a window into your character. If you wish to be a Leader of Character, it is your Duty to rise up and make choices that will strengthen your character instead of weaken it. This is not easy. Exercising character is Hard. But…
“If doing the right thing were easy, everyone would be doing it.”
– The General
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