Understanding Character
Character is associated with both good and bad behaviours.
Understanding what comprises your ‘character’ is much more than what you want
to show on your resume. Your character is built on your decisions and how you
do what you do. Morals, values, beliefs and personality play a vital role in
how you establish character among peers, friends and family.
Leadership and integrity are on display for those of us in
leadership roles in our homes and careers. Our attitudes, mental wellness, and
psyche and temper are always tested, especially at times of extreme pressure,
thus the inner person is always on show. How do you respond to criticism and
opinions which are not aligned with your mentality and ability? Are you able to
see beyond your perception of censure, disapproval, correction, and can you use
these interactions as learnings and observations for personal and professional
improvements?
Having ‘good character’ seems to be tied to positive academic
and career achievements. It can be linked to accomplishments seen by others
based on ‘social capital’ developed over a period. The status attributed to one
of ‘good character’ is quite practical when seeking favour and approval, the
rewards for gaining reputation based on character is limitless based on
credibility and networks.
Loyalty and commitment are values we all hold close when looking
at ‘good character’, in fact, most would say they are loyal to family and those
they love, until character is tested, and the challenge to do what looks right
competes with taking a stand for what is right.
Character at work
Society as we know it in each country and island worldwide has
been changing and the ‘online world’ has few boundaries which cannot be
crossed. What we all have is our character, our beliefs in what is right and
wrong, and the many layers of gray which are now setting precedents for
compromise. In the past the world order was built on with rules and regulations
enshrined in behaviours which define character. Business and trade on a global
level had rules, treaties and watchdog organizations which were mandated to
encourage fair-play. Things are different now, with the status quo under attack
and the power-brokers shifting to find ‘character equilibrium’ once more.
Character and boundaries depend on what is important and can
be shared quickly to gain global online discussion and support nowadays. The
noise emanating from social media is much more effective in changing character
based on its accessibility and reach. Opinions both true and false have gained
a place in personalities of the people who are logged in and sharing. Character
and attitudes are flogged with stories and examples of things both real and
created. Who we are online is who we are offline, and sometimes that reality is
better left locked away from a screen and shared freely.
The negative behaviours from ‘bad character’ can be subtle,
but nowadays its bold and fiery determined to cause as much harm as is humanly
possible. There is shared anger and emotions on display via emoticons.
Character is defined online by what we read, see, share and comment on, with
gifs and images life is breathed into words.
Evalu-spection
Have a good look within, review social media actions and reactions,
and evaluate who you are, and the attitude shared with others. Both positive and
negative character traits are a part of your personality. You are who you are
both online and offline in this new world society.
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