Dr. Natasha Lukasiewich reframes resilience for people who work, live, and lead in high-stakes environments. NEW YORK, ...

I think we all could use a bit of grit right now (or yesterday, or last month), no? According to the Oxford dictionary, grit means “courage and resolve; strength of character.” (It also means small ...

The idea that grit may be linked to resilience was foreshadowed by an observation that Duckworth and I made during our initial grit data collection among new West Point cadets in the summer of 2004.

The result was the recent Growth Mindset Day, with 120 eighth-graders placed into small groups and rotated through interactive stations. The experience featured hands-on challenges, reflection ...

Resilience has become the workplace badge of honor no one questions. Push harder. Stay later. Power through. But in 2026, that definition is quietly breaking down—and taking millions of workers with ...

Leading a combat helicopter company and leading a corporate team may come with vastly different stakes—but for Shannon Huffman Polson, the core principles of effective leadership remain the same. One ...

For years, schools have judged students by test scores and grades. Reading levels, math skills, and standardized results still shape report cards and college apps. Most employers follow suit, calling ...