logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2020
1h 40m

Angela Duckworth

Armchair Umbrella
About this episode
Angela Duckworth is an American academic, psychologist, MacArthur Genius grant winner and the co-host of the podcast No Stupid Questions. She is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies grit and self-control. Angela chats with the Armchair Expert about the components of grit, her inclination t ... Show More
Up next
Today
Cohen Miles-Rath (on psychosis and recovery)
Cohen Miles-Rath (Mending Reality: An Advocate’s Existential Journey with Mental Health) is a mental health advocate, author, and suicide prevention professional. Cohen joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up between two wildly different households in upstate New York, findin ... Show More
2h 7m
Jun 1
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe (The Chi, Queen & Slim, Master of None) is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, actor, and playwright. Lena joins Armchair Expert to discuss being a talkative kid in the South Side of Chicago, discovering television through her grandmother, and realizing she was a writer ... Show More
2 h
May 29
Armchair Anonymous: Graduation
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy graduation story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
55m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2020
Angela Duckworth | Grit and Beyond
<p>In many circles, Angela Duckworth’s name has become synonymous with the word grit, this elusive trait that fuels the sustained action-taking in the face of relentless adversity that leads to big achievements. Her book <em>Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance</em> was a ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2021
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
With unprecedented levels of stress and depression amongst young people, I wanted to know what we, as an older generation can do to help. So I talked to psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit , Angela Duckworth. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If ... Show More
30m 8s
Oct 2019
[Rerun] Angela Duckworth on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth researches self-control and grit, which is defined as passion and perseverance for long term goals. Her research has demonstrated that there are factors that can be more predictive of success than IQ. In this episode we cover some of her findings on grit, includi ... Show More
49m 27s
Apr 2023
Elevate Classics: Angela Duckworth on Developing Grit
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of t ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2024
Angela Kinsey & Rainn Wilson Go Deep! (That's What She Said)
Angela Kinsey (The Office, Office Ladies) & Rainn Wilson reunite years after The Office to explore some of life’s biggest questions. The two talk about the recent deaths in their lives and how grief can breed gratitude. They also discuss finding true happiness, the power of mindf ... Show More
57m 31s
Aug 2023
Angela Kinsey
This week on JOY, Craig's "bestie friend," Angela Kinsey, stops by! Angela is a star on the hit TV show The Office (US), and co-hosts the successful podcast "Office Ladies" with co-star Jenna Fisher, focusing on the ultimate Office re-watch. Additionally, Craig and Angela discuss ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2024
Angela Duckworth: The Gritty Road to Growth
In this episode of Remarkable People, host Guy Kawasaki continues his enlightening dialogue with Angela Duckworth, celebrating her second appearance on the podcast. The two dive into Angela’s “three boxes” model for understanding human behavior and discuss how changing situations ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2021
#109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior
Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and CEO of Character Lab, a not-for-profit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. She’s also the author of Grit, a N ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
Angela Bassett
On this OWN Spotlight Oprah invites legendary actress Angela Bassett to The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to discuss her recent, well-deserved honorary Academy Award. Oprah and Angela look back on her illustrious, four-decade career from how she knew acting was her destiny to ... Show More
34m 37s
May 2021
1164 | Angela Duckworth: “Talent Counts, but Effort Counts Twice.”
tail spinning
13m 22s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami