CHAPTER FOUR
Who I Am
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
—Abraham Lincoln
When people first meet us, they want to know who we are. Who is the person behind the name? This natural curiosity applies to leaders in a more penetrating way because leaders have power and influence. Two of the most important aspects of who you are that affect others’ dignity are how your ego appears when you interact with people and the level of integrity you display. These are shown in figure 6 as keys to “Who I Am.”
FIGURE 6. Keys to “Who I Am.”
These two keys have a lot to do with how a leader uses power ...
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