Jr. Caslen, Michael D. Matthews

The Character Edge (eBook, ePUB)

Leading and Winning with Integrity

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Discover the secret to successful leadership: a strong moral character

What do great leaders like Abe Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi, Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela have in common? While they hailed from different backgrounds and possessed various skills, all of their accomplishments stemmed from one crucial trait: strength of character.

In today's world, where politicians distort facts, corporations deceive customers and investors, and athletes rely on illegal supplements, character is more important than ever. The authors of The Character Edge, experts on the subject, argue that raw talent alone is insufficient; successful leadership depends on a foundation of strong moral values and habits.

General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., a 43-year veteran of the US Army and former Superintendent at West Point, and psychologist Dr. Michael D. Matthews, a Professor of Engineering Psychology at West Point, draw on their extensive experience and the latest scientific research to demonstrate that character is vital to success. They provide readers with tools to build and sustain character in themselves and their organizations, including tests for assessing strengths of the gut, head, and heart, and strategies for building trust and nurturing the seeds of character.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, The Character Edge offers an empowering, story-driven guide to developing the key ingredient for leadership success. Learn how to cultivate character to achieve your goals, inspire others, and create a lasting impact.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: St. Martin's Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781250259073
• Artikelnr.: 58623274

Autorenporträt

Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. was the 29th president of the University of South Carolina. Caslen is a retired Army lieutenant general and former superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. After retiring from the Army in 2018, Caslen became the senior counsel to the president at the University of Central Florida. Caslen grew up in Vermont, worked in his family's ski lodge, and then was recruited to play football at West Point. Along with his bachelor's degree from West Point, Caslen holds an MBA in finance from Long Island University and a master's in industrial engineering from Kansas State University. He and his wife, Shelly, have been married for over 40 years and have three sons and four grandchildren.

Michael D. Matthews is Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He served as President of the American Psychological Association's Society for Military Psychology from 2007 to 2008 and is a Templeton Foundation Senior Positive Psychology Fellow. From 2014 to 2015, he served as a Fellow for the U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Strategic Studies Group. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers and edited several books on military psychology, and is the author of Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War (Oxford University Press, 2014, revised edition, 2020). His book (coedited with David M. Schnyer), Human Performance Optimization: The Science and Ethics of Enhancing Human Capabilities (Oxford University Press) was published in 2019.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Martin E. P. Seligman
Preface
1 Have Good Character, Don't Be One
2 Strengths of the Gut
3 Strengths of the Head
4 Strengths of the Heart
5 Trust: The Straw That Stirs the Drink
6 It is Not Just About You
7 Good Ingredients Make for a Good Stew
8 Nurturing the Seed of Good Character
9 The Crucible of Life Experiences
10 Avoiding the Potholes
11 Winning the Right Way
Recommended Reading
Notes
Index