When you look at job postings there is generally a section where they specify the type of "experience" that they are looking for in a candidate. But what about judgment?
I see wisdom coming from experience and experience coming from making mistakes. Without mistakes, there can be little wisdom. But, what about judgment?
In my life I've met any number of incredibly bright people who I put in the category of "Smart Dummies." They have the education and the knowledge, and may in fact on their resume, have a list of positions that would reflect they should have the experience needed to perform well. Yet, they lack judgment. This is not just about people skills and how they interact with others, but their basic character and their decision-making abilities. They take basic facts, apply them to their lives and then make terrible decisions, because their judgment is flawed.
Applying this to the current presidential politics that are being played out in the media is an interesting game to play. Some of what we have seen in recent days is the application of judgment being influenced by character. People are very complex creatures and as we look to elect the next president of the United States or select the best candidate for an open position on our staffs, remember that experience isn't everything, judgment counts even more, and character will influence judgment more than experience.
