Angela Lee Duckworth, a teacher turned psychologist, reveals what factor determines whether a student will succeed or fail.
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On leaving school or university, so many people are not really prepared for life in the corporate world. If young people haven't experienced life in the workplace before, this new training company could be 'like, literally' the best thing for them.
What makes a person successful? For Professor Angela Duckworth, the answer is grit, an intangible trait that motivates passion and perseverance. In a study at West Point, Duckworth found that grit mattered more for success than leadership ability, intelligence and physical fitness.
How can emotional intelligence help us be better leaders? Are we really aware of how we manage ourselves and our relationships? In this video, Daniel Goleman explains the best strategies to improve our emotional intelligence to create better long-term relationships.