Traditional methods of studying social-emotional skills will have to evolve in more reliable, less subjective ways if educators and policymakers expect to incorporate them validly into accountability ...

Angela Duckworth decided to teach her class on grit again because she believes the lessons are especially helpful during the pandemic. Credit: Audrey Tirtaguna Psychology professor Angela Duckworth is ...

So why do some people push through obstacles that would make others quit? Psychologist Angela Duckworth has spent years ...

Professor Angela Duckworth's class “Grit Lab: Fostering Passion and Perseverance” taught students how to master long-term goals. Credit: Idil Demirdag Last spring, renowned Psychology professor and ...

“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” Ben Franklin supposedly said. He probably should have added another item to his list–setbacks. No matter how privileged, talented, and ...

This week we, as in the legal community, are in the midst of the February Bar Exam. For many taking the Feb exam, this can mean that they weren't successful in July. This isn't always the case, there ...

Parents and teachers love the story of The Little Engine That Could. We root for the small engine who struggles up the mountain, puffing, “I think I can! I think I can!” until it finally makes it to ...

Readers, I apologize. This blog is about redefining success. It's about looking beyond the standard definition of success as power, money, and prestige. I've been writing it for a long time, yet I ...

As we begin to celebrate Women's History Month, the opportunity for women to tell their unique stories and shape a brighter future is on the horizon. This month allows firms to celebrate women's ...