For 2026 and beyond, leaders must develop four key disciplines—grit, grace, growth and partnership—if they want to succeed.

In 1968, Charles Portis’ book True Grit was released. The book and two subsequent movies told the story of a young woman’s pursuit of justice in the American West circa the 1870s. But that plot was ...

When we hear the word "grit," many of us think of perseverance, resilience and determination in the face of hardship. I have found that this quality often separates those who thrive from those who ...

Grit. Today, we might call it resilience. However we refer to it, with our youth experiencing disturbingly high rates of personal adjustment and mental health issues, grit is a quality much in need.

The world loves a good underdog story. From small-town athletes making it to the Olympics to self-taught entrepreneurs building billion-dollar companies, these tales captivate us because they ...

How can some competitive athletes push through injuries, losses and years of training without giving up, while others throw in the towel? The idea of grit—the ability to push through setbacks and keep ...

Parties are like parents: They want their people to develop grit. How did Donald Trump do so well in Iowa despite blizzard conditions and icy roads? Gritty voters who clomped to caucus when the ...