Are you “A” Character or “Of” Character? What’s the difference? This was a sentimental day to talk about my brother Gary and my Dad (both passed) as they were examples of these types of “Characters.” Do you know Characters in your life – silly, goofy, stand out, unique? Do you know people who are “of” Character – operate from a good place, are trustworthy, honest, show up, follow through, people of their word, consistent, and do the right thing? “A” Character can have good Character too. Good Character goes a long way in your connections with others, in how you model leadership and in how you operate in life. If you work on nothing else, know that a person OF good Character will be worth sharing with others.

 What’s the connection between LEADERSHIP and VULNERABILITY? They both involve courage, strength, stepping out and taking risks. They both involve connecting and building relationships with people. The ability to be emotionally vulnerable, even in a leadership role, can impact your effectiveness as a leader. Yes, both can be scary but instead of thinking scary, think of the courage, strength and bravery it takes to be vulnerable, especially when you are leading. It’s hard to lead yourself but a good place to start is to be vulnerable.