Presented by:  Muriel Ward O’Tuel; Ph.D.

Speaker, Author, Educator

Good character does not just happen. It is developed day by day through a sustained process of teaching, example, learning and practice. Although building character is not just a spectator sport, it does require a lot of watching. Observing and emulating adults who “know the right way, go the right way, and show the right way” are primary ways children develop character that lasts a lifetime. According to the Josephson Institute of Ethics, character building pillars include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Core ethical values consistently modeled  by adults are the most powerful tools for building good character in children. Building character requires much “heart” work, but the time adults take to train, teach, learn, and practice good character is well worth the effort. The end result is that our children learn how to live, learn, love and leave a legacy that makes a difference in the lives they touch. Building character in children is about building the future and caring is the glue that makes it stick. This session encourages participants to renew their commitment as character building leaders.