Episode 145
The Importance of Grit in Job Hunting and Career Success - with James Brook (Ep 145)
Grit is all about passion and perseverance - an important combination for professionals at a career crossroads. Be it a job loss, a major or minor career setback, a disappointment at work, or when your job hunting efforts are not translating to results. Grit is a much-needed trait that can help you overcome challenges and succeed in your career.
In this episode, I interview James Brook, CEO & Founder of TalentPredix and Plexus Leadership, to examine the components of grit, why it is so important, and how to develop it.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 04:20 What is grit?
- 09:58 How do you measure grit?
- 12:27 Finding your passion
- 14:35 Losing your purpose
- 28:23 Why is grit so correlated with success?
- 33:44 Growth mindset
- 35:08 grit and relationship
Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Free Optimized Job Search Schedule
- Angela Duckworth's Grit Scale
- Book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth
- Angela Duckworth's TED Talk
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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