15 with the Author | ‘GRIT – the Power of Passion and Perseverance’ by Angela Duckworth 6/20/16

book-coverLeaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. On today’s 15 with the Author, Angela Duckworth discusses her first book “GRIT – the power of Passion and Perseverance” with Teri Knight.  Angela dives deep into the reasons why those who might not look like they would be high achievers on paper, can attain heights more talented people might never reach.  Angela has created the Grit Scale

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GRIT – The Power of Passion and Perseverance

 

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