Character trumps intelligence

Character trumps intelligence
       Presley Edwards, the top man at A.G. Edwards thirty years ago,
said, "In order to succeed in business you need two things - fifty
times more start-up money that you think you'll need and the
smartest people you can possibly hire."
       Presley's son Ben, the recently retired A.G. Edwards' CEO,
mused, "I still agree with my dad's first point, but I'd have to adjust
the second one. These days we can hire all the smart young people
we want. We have to look a whole lot harder for character. The
temptations are so much bigger and the moral ability to handle
them seems so much more limited."
        Character trumps intelligence. So how do you develop
character in your children? Exhibit character yourself. Life lessons
are caught rather than taught. Be honest. Keep your word. Look out
for the welfare of others. And, point out role models for your
children to emulate. 
         A good starting point is the All Pro Dad NFL spokesmen team.
Your children can read more about them here.
         Huddle up and ask your kids tonight: Do I always keep my
word?