Episode 95: "The Character Edge", Lt. General Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews

The MAP boys were honored to sit down with Lt. General (Retired) Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews to discuss the important role that character plays in our lives. Among the many topics discussed were character as a "toolbox" of attributes that is a great "multiplier of talent" and predictor of great leadership. The co-authors of "The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity" also discussed: the reason they decided to write the book, what to do when there is a default in character, what makes up character, how to build character, the importance of trust in leadership and many other great topics.General Caslen is a United States veteran, who served in the US Army for 43 years. He was appointed the 59th superintendent at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was also selected to be the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. Some of the highlights from his highly decorated military career include Chief of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq, where he served as the senior military commander in Iraq after the drawdown of US and allied forces in 2011. You can learn more about General Caslen on his website.Dr. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Matthews has done extensive research on character and grit, including work with Angela Duckworth in researching the cadets at West Point. Dr. Matthews has authored over 250 scientific papers and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, "Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War."General Caslen's website: www.robertcaslen.comFor comments and questions: [email protected] work with John Cullen: [email protected] Brandon Allen: [email protected] Don't forget to grab your 20% off discount at MindVue by using the code MA20 in the promo box during checkout.