adam grant definintion of character - Google Search
Competence is how good you are when there is something to gain. Character is how good you are when there is nothing to gain.
People will reward you for competence. But people will only love you for your character.
Character is your capacity to prioritize your values over your instincts.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential
When we shift our emphasis from behavior to character, people evaluate choices differently.
Adam Grant • Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
If personality is how you respond on a typical day, character is how you show up on a hard day.