Leadership That Lasts Series - Part 4: Character

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the crucial topic of character and its pivotal role in leadership that truly lasts. We’re continuing to show you how lasting leadership is about more than just skills and talents, it’s about the strength of your core. While our gifts and abilities might get us noticed, it’s our character that keeps us in the room and sustains our influence over time.

We explore what character really means: it’s who you are at your core, the part of you that leads even when no one is watching and when the pressure is on. Together, we consider the differences between character and charisma - charisma might attract people, but it’s character that keeps them with you. Real leadership is grounded in integrity, emotional maturity, and moral strength, not just charm or cleverness.

This episode also invites you to reflect on your own responses in challenging situations. We consider practical questions, like how you act when misunderstood or under pressure, whether you make excuses for bad behaviour, and your ability to apologise without defensiveness.