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Angela Duckworth: The Power of Passion and Perseverence

Jun 18, 2024

Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, talks about the importance of passion and perseverance in career longevity. She emphasizes setting boundaries and removing distractions to enhance attention management and grit. The podcast also explores proactive ways to reach goals and become more effective leaders.

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Angela Duckworth

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Passion and perseverance are essential for career longevity and goal achievement.

Setting boundaries and removing distractions enhance attention management and grit for success.

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Exploring Grit and Leadership

Grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, is discussed with Angela Duckworth, author of 'Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.' Duckworth shares her upbringing and the contrasting impact of innate talent versus determination. She touches on her research at West Point, highlighting grit as a critical predictor of success despite talent disparities.

Intro

2min

The Influence of Grit and Perseverance on Success

7min

Exploring the Grit and Perseverance of Steve Young

5min

Exploring the Nuances Between Quitting and Stopping

5min

The Power of Grit and Purpose in Task Completion

21min

Passion and perseverance are a powerful duo for your personal and professional life. MacArthur genius grant winner and bestselling author of Grit, Angela Duckworth joins On Leadership to discuss the role grit plays in career longevity and long-term goal-setting. Angela emphasizes the need to make external changes, such as setting boundaries and removing distractions, to improve attention management and ultimately enhance grit.

How Effective Leaders Get Results: 7 Ways to Be More Proactive: Learn how taking initiative in small, specific ways can help you reach your goals—for your team, your career, and your life.

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