Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth is a scholar, psychologist, and author best known for the groundbreaking book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which digs into what really helps people succeed. She’s a professor of psychology at the University of...

An episode of the Amplify Voices podcast, hosted by Amplify Voices, titled "Angela Duckworth" was published on June 30, 2021 and runs 72 minutes.

June 30, 2021 ·72m · Amplify Voices

Summary

Angela Duckworth is a scholar, psychologist, and author best known for the groundbreaking book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which digs into what really helps people succeed. She’s a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of both the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative and Wharton People Analytics. A former math and science teacher in low-income schools, she’s also the founder and CEO of Characterlab, a nonprofit that advances scientific insights to help kids thrive. She’s the co-host, with Stephen Dubner, of the podcast No Stupid Questions…. and her TED Talk is one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Also, she’s a friend of Pete’s! We are so excited for you to listen to this conversation with Angela Duckworth!

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