Seligman and Peterson's 2004 book, which provides a rigorous scientific classification of Character Strengths and Virtues, seems especially relevant in these tumultuous times. It seems the media, on a daily basis, reports a new story of ineptitude, corruption, and/or fraud among government officials and business leaders. What better book to remind us of the characteristics we yearn for in our leaders.

Peterson, Christopher, and Seligman, Martin, E. P. Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004