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Why Our “Sandy Award” Means So Much To Me

By Dr. Arthur Schwartz  Sandy McDonnell, one of the co-founders of Character.org, was my mentor and friend. Every day, I try to channel his “can-do” spirit. I am writing to invite you to nominate an individual to receive our 2024 “Sandy Award.” Character.org...

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Why Some Students Do Not Cheat On Tests

By Dr. Arthur Schwartz  When it comes to nature versus nurture, I’ve always been a stout defender of the “nurture” side of the equation.  For example, I don’t think anyone who knew me growing up would say that it was natural for me to “put myself in the shoes of...

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Does Your Company Hire for Character?

By John Kabashinski Research from Leadership IQ found that 89% of new hire failures are due to character issues, not a lack of skills. A supporting study by Harvard Business Review found that up to 80% of employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions, with the...

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Kindness 101 – Opening Hearts and Making a Difference

By Dr. Arthur Schwartz  Are you looking for a creative way to introduce character strengths into your home, classroom, or school?  I encourage you to check out Kindness 101.  Steve Hartman, host of the CBS series On the Road, created “Kindness 101” with his two...

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