When I published Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies for Building Your Next Gen Leader in 2017, I didn’t realize how prophetic it would be. The first third of this leadership development book focused on Character—the inner compass that guides how we think, act, and lead. Character has always been essential, but in the Age of AI, it’s becoming the defining difference between leaders who endure and those who get swept away by speed and noise.
Focusing on leadership development, I’ve often written about my admiration for Bob Tiede, author of Leading with Questions. His work resonates deeply with me—after all, in Millennials Matter, I referenced the power of questions 157 times. So when his latest newsletter landed in my inbox, it hit at the perfect moment.
Building our character is as vital as strengthening our physical core. It's also a core of leadership development,
A strong physical core improves balance and stability. It allows us to act freely. Likewise, a strong character core supports all our actions, helping us lead with integrity and purpose.