Tag Archives: Angela Duckworth

Grit Wins!

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Mike Reuter

“Grit many times wins over the best…. Grit wins, almost always, over giftedness. Grit takes you where others don’t go…. It’s that grit that’ll get you to the finish line.” said John Maxwell. It is a magical sauce that takes … Continue reading →

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The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Mike Reuter

In her TED Talk, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Lee Duckworth shares her research findings of the “one characteristic [that] emerged as a significant predictor of success.” From research with business corporations about who would succeed in … Continue reading →

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Leadership … Success – It’s About Grit

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Mike Reuter

Angel Lee Duckworth, psychologist, is known for her study of a psychological trait known as grit, In her 2013 TED presentation, The Key to Success? Grit, she defines grit: “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is … Continue reading →

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