Character Compounds: Building Leadership and Cultures That Last..

What makes a great leader? Is it experience, talent, or something much deeper?In this thought-provoking episode of Unwrapped With Gift, host Gift sits down with Omar L. Harris—former Fortune 500 pharmaceutical executive, culturstems architect, and seven-time bestselling author—to explore why character is the foundation of lasting success.Drawing from over 22 years of leading teams across four continents, Omar shares the lessons he's learned about leadership, workplace culture, resilience, and the habits that create meaningful, long-term impact. Together, they unpack why many organisational culture programmes fail, why skills alone aren't enough, and how developing character can transform individuals, teams, and entire organisations.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, professional, or someone committed to personal growth, this conversation offers practical wisdom that will challenge your thinking and inspire intentional action.In this episode, you'll discover:- Why character matters more than talent under pressure.- The four dimensions of the WHOM Character Intelligence Framework.- Why many workplace culture initiatives fail—and what actually creates lasting change.- Practical leadership lessons from over two decades in global business.- How servant leadership can transform teams and organisations.- Daily habits that help build integrity, resilience, and influence.This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about what you achieve—it's about who you become along the journey.Call to ActionLink to send listeners to: https://characterdna.comThis is the free WHOM Character Intelligence Assessment — a 132-item, science-backed instrument I built after two decades of leading teams. It measures a listener's character across four dimensions: Work-Ethic, Heart, Optimism, and Maturity. It takes about 45 minutes, costs nothing, and delivers a personalized profile that shows people not just who they are, but where their real growth edges live. Most personality tests label people. WHOM helps them grow. Your listeners get a genuinely useful tool they'll thank you for pointing them to — and it's the same instrument I use with Fortune 500 executive teams, so it lands equally well whether your audience is individual growth-minded or corporate.