Ability and Character
John Wooden is famous for many reasons, one of which is his leadership thoughts. He once said, “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”
In the recent Olympics, we witnessed people with great ability, amazing talent.
However, many who possess great ability can demonstrate little character. Without character, regardless of the ability, it is impossible to have lasting leadership.
Perhaps the major difference is the idea of being at the top, because spiritual leadership is about the humility to be at the bottom and to remain humble enough to stay there.
This is where leadership character is demonstrated best.