While fighting in the Korean War, my dad\u2019s tank was hit by a missile. Shrapnel knocked him out, and he lay in a coma for months. When he finally stood up from his hospital bed, he learned he would limp for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>As a young boy, I didn\u2019t know about his injury. I just knew I wanted to be like my dad. So much so that when I was 5, my mom noticed I was walking with a limp. I wasn\u2019t even conscious of this decision. My dad was the model of adult manhood. I had unwittingly followed in his footsteps.<\/span><\/p>\n My mom explained his injury to me, and after some time, I gave up my limp. But I never gave up the resilience, positive outlook, and unbridled curiosity he modeled for me.<\/span><\/p>\n For better or worse, you\u2019re going to replicate yourself in your organization. The only question is whether you\u2019ll do it intentionally. Keep reading below to learn four reasons every leader must consistently model good character.<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t