From Leadership First

In the pursuit of rapid growth, it’s easy to prioritize an impressive resume over an authentic soul. However, experienced leaders know a fundamental truth: You can train skill, but you cannot train character.

Technical abilities can be taught through workshops and repetition, but integrity, empathy, and resilience are woven into the fabric of who a person is. When you hire for talent alone, you risk the harmony of your culture. But when you hire wisely for character, you build a foundation of trust that can withstand any storm.

Invest in people with a heart for service and the hunger to learn. The skills will follow, but the character will lead.