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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

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 five, 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. 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.<\/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. Here are four reasons every leader must consistently model good character.<\/p>\n

1. Character has consequences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Much of the world acts as if competence is enough for successful business, but character matters. Several studies state people who display greater character strengths have greater satisfaction in their relationships, greater coping skills in the workplace, higher productivity, better exercise habits, and greater resilience. All from character. Good character from leadership creates an environment of trust for employees. Bad character negatively impacts people and profit.<\/p>\n

2. The leader sets the tone for the organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Culture trickles down from the top. Leaders must take responsibility, recognize their impact, and adjust behavior accordingly. If I show up late to meetings or stare at my phone during presentations, I\u2019m giving the green light on this type of behavior. Disrespect will replicate throughout the workplace. Fix the issues with yourself, and you will fix issues below.<\/p>\n

3. People do what you do regardless of what you say<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If I say I prioritize rest and margin but don\u2019t pursue those things myself, my team won\u2019t believe me. But if I give myself permission to take healthy breaks, they feel freedom to do the same. People are taking cues from you. The gap between your words and actions will be obvious. When leaders do their best to live up to what they say, they can make a huge impact.<\/p>\n

4. The law of replication is nearly impossible to break<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Breaking replication is difficult but not impossible. If you\u2019re part of a negative organization, not all hope is lost. Throughout my career, I\u2019ve worked in several negative cultures. In these situations, I had to intentionally stand for something different from the norm. Maybe you\u2019ve been the cause of bad replication. If that\u2019s true, own up to it. Apologize as needed, and don\u2019t make excuses. Then change your own behavior. Leaders tend to get busy and make exceptions for themselves. This is dangerous. State your standards. Then follow them.<\/p>\n

As Benjamin Franklin said, \u201cWell done is better than well said.\u201d When you model good character, you will see it replicated across your entire organization. Want to lead well? Care about character.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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