5 Characteristics of Leaders with GRIT

GRIT has become a hot topic these days. Growing out of the research of Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, grit has been identified as a reliable predictor of those who will be more likely to succeed at something. Below are 5 characteristics of a gritty leader. How gritty are you?

1. Passion.

Gritty leaders manifest a passion for what they do.

2. Work. 

Gritty leaders work harder than those around them.

3. Delayed Gratification. 

Gritty leaders sacrifice short-term gratification.

4. Focus. 

Gritty leaders zero in on what they want to accomplish.

5. Perseverance. 

Gritty leaders don’t easily quit.

Take the test to find out your GRIT score here.

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Jay Desko is the CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute.