One of my favorite authors is John C. Maxwell. All the books I own of his have are penciled in as I underline statements that speak to me about becoming a better communicator, coworker, wife, mother, and friend. From chapter 1 of The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, I have paraphrased the following tips he offers for improving character ...- 1. Search for the cracks. Examine the major areas of your life (work, marriage, family, service, etc.) and identify places where you have cut corners, let people down, or compromised.
- Look for patterns in your responses. Do you have a type of problem that keeps resurfacing? Patterns will help you diagnose character issues.
- Face the music. Character repair is possible when you take responsibility for your flaws, apologize, and manage the consequences of your actions.
- Rebuild. Develop a strategy to prevent yourself from repeating the same mistakes.
If you are looking for a quick read with a lot of punch, I highly recommend this book. You can read it over and over and still take a golden nugget away with you each time you set it down.
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