Leadership Lit TED Talk AND Book Club Discussion
This month, our Leadership Lit book club will discuss both a TED Talk AND a book! Join us at 11:30 am to view Angela Duckworth's TED Talk "Grit" and then stay for a discussion about both the TED Talk and her book by the same name. Jennifer Thomas will lead the discussion.
You can view the TED Talk in advance here:
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
What's her book all about? In "Grit," Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.
In "Grit," she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.
All Chamber members are invited to attend. The Wake Forest Chamber's Leadership Lit book club is a great way to get to know other Chamber members in a small group setting. You'll make connections, have intelligent conversations, and have your thoughts and opinions heard. Leadership Lit meets on the third Monday of every month and alternates book and TED Talk discussions. Meetings are offered free of charge for all Chamber members.
Date and Time
Monday Aug 19, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Monday, August 19, 2019
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
(TED Talk viewing at 11:30 am, discussion from 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Location
North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber
350 W. White Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Fees/Admission
FREE for Chamber Members; Please Register Online
Contact Information
(919) 556-1519
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