
Angela Duckworth
Author of Grit, the #1 New York Times bestseller | Pioneering researcher on grit, perseverance, and the science of success
Grit, more than talent, IQ, looks, or wealth, is a powerful indicator of success.
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Today, leading psychologists and educators are revealing how grit—a blend of courage, resolve, and perseverance—is the key to real achievement. Lavin’s grit speakers explore how hard work, passion, and dedication to long-term goals make all the difference—on the field, in the classroom, and at work.
Author of Grit, the #1 New York Times bestseller | Pioneering researcher on grit, perseverance, and the science of success
Grit, more than talent, IQ, looks, or wealth, is a powerful indicator of success.
Assistant professor at the Kellogg School of Management | Speaker on Grit
Few of us are born with unwavering grittiness. Thankfully, grit can be built in anyone, at any time.
Grit expert | Former NFL player | MBA, and Psychology PhD Candidate
How do we motivate employees to achieve their goals? We replace talent with grit.
Positive psychologist | Instructor of NYU’S “The Science of Happiness”
Want to thrive in your career? Create your own definition of success—based on happiness.
Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University | Faculty Director of Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative | Author of Edge
Are you looking for an edge to help you succeed? Guess what—you've already got one.
Founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett | Author of Dream First, Details Later
Overthinking kills innovation. You need to dream first, and worry about the details later.
Expert in the psychology of persistence | Assistant professor of developmental psychology at University of Texas, Austin
We can foster the motivation needed to be lifelong learners, at school, at work, and in life.
New York Times bestselling author of The Inequality Machine
The power of higher education to change a student's life is strongly linked to their socioeconomic status.
A Motivational Speaker on Grit and Performance
Resilience, commitment, teamwork. That’s how ordinary people achieve extraordinary successes.
Bestselling author of Future Tense | Clinical psychologist and researcher | Digital health technology entrepreneur
Anxiety may feel bad, but it’s actually good for us—and for our productivity, creativity, and wellbeing.
One of the World’s Most Respected Military Heroes
The true mark of leadership is not how we handle the good times, but how we manage the bad.