A talented person with a bad attitude can be one of the most difficult people to lead because their gift is obvious, and sometimes that gift makes everyone afraid to confront the behaviour.
But talent should never become an excuse for character problems.
I would first sit down with the person privately and have an honest conversation. Not, “You have a bad attitude,” because that can immediately put them on the defensive. I would talk about the specific things I have noticed, how those things are affecting the team, and give them an opportunity to explain themselves. There may be something going on that you don’t know about.
At the same time, don’t become so impressed by someone’s gift that you start tolerating what you would correct in everyone else. If the person is talented but constantly disrespectful, difficult to work with, divisive or unwilling to receive correction, eventually the gift can become more of a problem than a blessing to the ministry.
Give them room to grow, correct them with love, and make the standard clear. If they respond and begin to change, help them. But if the behaviour continues, you may have to reduce their responsibility or even take them out of a position for a season.
A person’s gift may open the door, but their character determines whether you can trust them with what is behind the door.
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