When we hear the word “energizing,” it’s common to picture extroverted leaders rallying the room. High energy. Bold gestures. Contagious enthusiasm. But influence doesn’t have to look like a pep rally.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
