Like carbon to the diamond, character is the basic quality of the leader. But as carbon alone does not create a diamond, neither can character alone create a leader. ... Similarly, one's character, attended by knowledge, blooms through application to produce a leader."" ... Having a vision is the starting point for a great leader. ... They choose the right thing because their character permits no less. ...
The eight great leadership virtues are as follows. ... The logic is that with a good education, the person will have a great job and a great job will result in a great income, which will determine the quality of life he or she will come to enjoy. ... Virtue Two: Build An Impeccable Character What does it mean to build a character? What does character mean? ... Conforming to the expectations of society is important to the success of a leader. ...
Under this approach low expectations, no accountability for mistakes and poor performance are common however, despite the lack of leadership within the team process these teams have managed to survive. In a society today where companies are more focused on the bottom-line, a great deal of pressure is placed in accountability to shareholders and owners. ... A strategy Abraham Lincoln once wroteNearly all men can stand adversely, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power?. ...
