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Masters of ScaleGrit is not enough: Angela Duckworth on how to change your situation
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- September 3, 2026
- Duration
- 37m
- Channel
- Masters of Scale
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
With the highly anticipated follow up to her bestseller “Grit,” psychologist and author Angela Duckworth offers a new framework for achieving excellence on Masters of Scale. She talks with host Jeff Berman about why making even small changes to your situation is the precursor to success. You can find more about Angela's book Situated here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Situated/Angela-Duckworth/9781668005941 Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Angela Duckworth 1:09 Why Situated is the completion of Grit 3:06 Cody Coleman: born in prison, PhD from Stanford 7:03 How to change your situation 9:08 Why place still matters 11:04 The misgivings about remote work 19:37 Coach Lad and peer accountability 32:44 AI, found time, and the happiness of pursuit 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/11096326 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastersofscale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastersofscale X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastersofscale TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mastersofscale 💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #mastersofscale #leadership #leadershiplessons #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #tech #technology #grit #highachievers #business #businessinsights #businesstips #angeladuckworth #situation #success #successmindset #founders #businessleadership #businessleaders
SPEAKERS
Angela Duckworth
guestPsychologist and author known for research on achievement and behavior change (e.g., grit).
Jeff Berman
hostPodcast host of Masters of Scale who interviews business and thought leaders.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Masters of Scale, featuring Angela Duckworth and Jeff Berman, Grit is not enough: Angela Duckworth on how to change your situation explores Why grit needs the right environment to truly pay off Angela Duckworth describes “Situated” as a completion of “Grit,” arguing that achievement requires mastering both the inner mental game and the external environments where effort is applied.
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