In January 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when Captain Sullengerger brought a cirppled US Airways flight onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all the passengers and crew aboard.  The successful outcome was the result of effective teamwork, Sully's dedication to airline safety, his belief that a pilots's judgement must go hand in hand with techonology, and forty years of careful training.

Sully describes the experiences that have helped him make a better leader, particularly the importance of taking responsibilty for everyone in his care.  And he talks about what he believes is at the heart of America's "can do" spirit: the very human drive to prepare for the unexpected and to meet it with optimism and courage.  Highest Duty reminds us that cultivating seemingly ordinary virtues can prepare us to perform extraordinary acts.