Character Driven vs. Emotion Driven
In his book, Developing the Leader Within You, John Maxwell writes, “Successful people do things unsuccessful people will not do… One of the things that makes a difference is this issue of being character driven instead of emotion driven. This is the difference.”
| Character Driven People | Emotion Driven People |
|---|---|
| Do right, then feel good | Feel good, then do right |
| Are commitment driven | Are convenience driven |
| Make principle based decisions | Make popular based decisions |
| Actions control attitude | Attitude controls action |
| Believe it, then see it | See it, then believe it |
| Create momentum | Wait for momentum |
| Ask: “What are my Responsibilities?” | Ask: “What are my rights?” |
| Continue when problems arise | Quit when problems arise |
| Are steady | Are moody |
| Are leaders | Are followers |
Joe and Wanda, which are you?
Joe Kerr: It’s really not what I think that matters. It’s what others think that is the key, and I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been told that I’m a character. The people have spoken!
Wanda B. Goode: I certainly strive to be character driven, but I don’t always succeed. Unfortunately, I believe the character driven people are in the minority.
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