Angela Duckworth
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Angela Lee Duckworth is an American psychologist, academic, and popular science author who is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is known for her research on grit, self-control, and other non-IQ competencies, and is the author of *Grit* and *Situated*.
Works by Angela Duckworth
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4 episodes featuring Angela Duckworth
Something You Should Know
Design your surroundings, then watch cats domesticate themselves
The episode connects behavior change to situational design, then applies the same adaptation lens to cats’ long relationship with humans and even airline food.
Sep 14, 2026 · 54 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Seligman argues agency powers resilience and human progress
The conversation links personal optimism, organizational performance, and historical change through agency—the capacity to act with efficacy, imagination, and evidence-based hope.
Sep 10, 2026 · 54 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Duckworth argues that grit depends on the situation
The episode reframes achievement as a product of effort, environment, relationships, and purpose rather than willpower alone.
Aug 30, 2026 · 1h 4m
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Better conversations start with attention, not performance
The episode treats conversation as a learnable practice, showing how curiosity, listening, and vulnerability can improve connection while reducing anxiety.
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 46m