Why Character Matters

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. – MLK Jr.

When writing in the Maroon Tiger, the campus newspaper of Morehouse College, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reasons that education has both a utilitarian and a moral function (King, M.L., (1947), The purpose of education, Morehouse College).

1. Achieve peace of Mind 2. Strengthen Trust 3. Build a solid reputation 4. Reduce anxiety 5. Increase leadership effectiveness 6. Build confidence 7. Become a positive role model 8. Build a strong business 9. Live a purpose-driven life Bonus 10. Character determines your legacy

9 Powerful Reason Why Your Moral Character Matters by Frank Sonnenberg, author of Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others