Chapter 20. Character Is King

 

“Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.”

 
 --JAMES ALLEN

The only thing that is inevitable in the life of the leader, or in anyone’s life, is the crisis. You will experience crunch points over and over again throughout your career. They seem to be a normal and natural part of being an adult in a fast-moving, highly competitive society. Reversals and disappointments are unpredictable and unavoidable.

Crunch time comes upon you when you least expect it, and in spite of all of your best efforts to avoid it. The only thing that you can do when you hit the wall is to respond to it effectively and well. This is the true test of character and leadership. ...

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