The Leadership Quality of Character (part 3 of 3)

The king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts, and he made him ruler over the whole province... Daniel 2:48 The private life of a leader impacts his public life as well. Daniel illustrates why character plays such a vital role. Daniel could have tried merely to survive his experience as a captive in a foreign land. Instead, he never left his disciplined life of character and personal commitment. Ponder the character he displayed during his times of testing under the kings of Babylon: 1. His Diet: He wouldn’t compromise on ritually unclean foods, but ate only vegetables. 2. His Motives: He didn’t take credit for interpreting dreams, but glorifies God instead. 3. His Honesty: He spoke the truth to authorities, regardless of its unpopularity. 4. His Disciplines: He continued praying daily, even though it might cost him his life. 5. His Integrity: He had no interest in bribes or payoffs. 6. His Convictions: He stayed committed to his friends and beliefs even as he rose through the ranks. Character is the foundation on which a leader builds his or her life. It all begins with character, because leadership operates on the basis of trust. People will follow a leader only so far as they trust him or her. Character communicates credibility, harnesses respect, creates consistency, and earns trust. Truth@Life can help you, regardless of your location. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a free consultation. If you receive value from these blogs, please consider donating to keep this blog site up and running. This ministry cannot continue without the generous donations of its readers. Just click on the "Donate" button in the upper right. For more info on help I can provide check out http://truthatlife.com/ or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com