Forces Of Character

“Chad has brought together a truly astonishing collection of individuals to share their personal stories about a critical topic for our times: character. This book is just as important to society as it is to sports.”



- Kurt Warner, NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion, Philanthropist



In FORCES OF CHARACTER, three-time Super Bowl Champion, College Football Hall of Famer and Fighter Pilot Chad Hennings presents a series of conversations with extraordinary individuals who have lived a life of high moral and functional character; people who demonstrate habits of excellence consistently, who elevate their performance toward a noble purpose, and who begin lifting others to their highest potential.



Through candid interviews with an array of luminaries, Hennings explores the transformational moments, the mentors and the mindsets that have shaped the lives of his subjects, including:



Roger Staubach - Navy Veteran and Pro Football Hall of Famer



Tom Henricks - NASA Space Shuttle Commander



Gregg Popovich – 5x NBA Championship Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs



Carey Casey - CEO of the National Center for Fathering



Dr. Edith Eva Eger - Holocaust Survivor and international Speaker



Jason Garrett – Dallas Cowboys Head Coach



Bob Sweeney – Homeless Warrior and Executive Director of Dallas Life



Virginia Prodan – International Freedom Fighter



Troy Aikman – 3x Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Broadcaster



Special Guest – High Level Government Official





The Forces of Character in this book have made a conscious choice to try to live every day as their best possible self, to lift others to their full potential and to elevate the performance of those around them. 

Whether readers learn about mental toughness and the power of a positive attitude from Edie Eger; the symbiotic relationship between character and leadership from Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman; the imperative of choosing high-integrity people for your organization from Gregg Popovich; having the courage to stand by your decisions from Tom Henricks; the importance of consciously being a mentor from Carey Casey, or any other phenomenal piece of advice from the icons in this book, whatever your takeaway is, the journey to becoming a force of character can begin with this book.

Praise for Forces of Character







"I coached Chad at the Air Force Academy 
and his career as a student-athlete was exemplary; on the field he was a College Football Hall of Famer, while in the skies he was a decorated fighter pilot who served with distinction.
 He has found an incredible array of stellar individuals to share their stories in this book. It is a must read if you truly care about the direction of our country and what we can
 do to protect our credibility and our ethical code.”

- Fisher DeBerry, Former Air Force Academy Football Coach and Hall of Famer

“In this book, Chad shows through his own life and a series of interviews with luminaries that when character becomes a habit, transformational change is possible. I recommend Forces of Character to people in all walks of life, business and sports."

- Jerry Jones, Owner, Dallas Cowboys