Topic: Power
"Character is formed through the allegiance to a code of moral and ethical conduct. Integrity is the adherence to that code, no matter the circumstance. It takes a good deal of courage to stand by core beliefs, especially when others are unable or unwilling." That's what Patrick O'Neill teaches.
A person can manipulate people, to find a way to get to the top. One can get a PhD without having character. Intelligence can be applied for good or evil.
O'Neill encourages us to look for examples of people who had both talent and integrity. I always thought character and integrity went hand in hand. Not exactly, I've learned from O'Neill's thought-provoking newsletter http://www.extraordinaryconversations.com/newsletter/newsletter-v4-issue2-web.php
A person needs intelligence and talent to be successful. Character certainly helps. Integrity, when the going gets tough, is remarkably rare. Tomorrow, we'll consider integrity.
