If people are really narcissistic or have a need to be seen as more than they really are, or to be admired as having it all together, then they cannot be followed and trusted by others.
Henry CloudFor someone's character to grow, it has to be free from internal attack. Falling down never stopped children from developing. But getting yelled at, criticized, and put down can stop them for life.
Henry CloudA good test of a relationship is how a person responds to the word 'no.' Love respects 'no,' control does not.
Henry CloudFaith goes beyond reason. It goes beyond what you can see. But it is as real as anything you can touch or feel.
Henry CloudThat is why success and fruitfulness depend as much upon focusing on the "who" you are as much as the "what" of the work you do. Invest in your character, and it will give you the returns that you are looking for by only investing in the work itself. You can't do the latter without the former.
Henry Cloud