Anderson ’56 & Anderson ’88 Release "Becoming a Leader of Character"

BG(R) James L. Anderson ’56, former Master of the Sword for the Department of Physical Education, and his son, Dave Anderson ’88 recently release the book: Becoming a Leader of Character: 6 Habits That Make or Break a Leader at Work and at Home. While many books focus on developing managerial competencies, most leadership failures are the result of a failure in character, not a failure in competence. But, just like how you don’t get in shape by reading a fitness magazine, you don’t become a Leader of Character by reading a book on Character. You have to DO what you want to BE! Leaders of Character is a “workout plan” designed to develop six Habits of Character by providing small, daily exercises that strengthen your character muscles for the bigger character tests all leaders face. They recently visited West Point Cadet Book Store to debut and sign their book. While writing, editing and publishing the book took just a little over a year, both father and son have been learning about and practicing character for some time.