Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Character Lab. She is best known for her groundbreaking work on grit—the power of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.
A MacArthur “Genius” and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Angela has advised everyone from NBA teams to Fortune 500 companies on cultivating high performance.
Duckworth’s TED talk is among the most-viewed of all time. Additionally, her first book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a #1 New York Times bestseller.
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Angela at Nordic Business Forum 2026
Finding the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best
Grit (passion and perseverance for long-term goals) is a vital part of success, says Angela. But it’s not the only part—we’re powerfully influenced by the people, places, and circumstances around us. And learning how to turn your situation to your advantage can complement your grit and bring success within your reach.
Learning points:
- How to intentionally design your team’s environment and culture to drive high performance
- Why behavior shifts across different contexts, and how leaders can harness this to their advantage
- The secret to sustaining peak performance without relying on fleeting willpower
- The most effective frameworks to construct situations that empower your team to win
More from Angela Duckworth
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After years of studying high achievers across diverse fields, Angela has identified what she calls the most reliable predictor of success, challenging conventional wisdom about talent and intelligence.
Watch
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela 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. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.
Listen
What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today?
In this eye-opening conversation, Angela joins Mel Robbins to reveal the real science of success and what drives achievement.
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