Jan 22 2025 22 mins 1
In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Amanda Kramer and Amy Macari explore the concept of grit, emphasizing its importance in entrepreneurship and personal growth. They discuss how grit, defined as passion and perseverance, is crucial for success and how it can be cultivated through community support and a growth mindset. The conversation highlights the significance of having a clear purpose and the role of a supportive network in overcoming challenges. They also touch on the need for leaders to foster a culture that encourages grit within their teams, ultimately leading to greater business success.
Note: Research by Dr. Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, shows that grit is a better predictor of success than talent or IQ in various professions, including entrepreneurship.
Guiding questions:
Opening: Setting the Stage
- Introduction to GRIT: Can you share your personal definition of GRIT—passion, perseverance, and purpose—and why it resonates so deeply with entrepreneurs?
- Insights from Experience: You speak to a wide range of entrepreneurs in your role. What’s the most common reason they cite for why they keep going, even when faced with significant challenges?
Passion: The Heart of GRIT
- Fueling Passion: How do you see entrepreneurs sustaining their passion, especially in the face of uncertainty or setbacks?
- Purpose in Action: Can you share an example of how a strong sense of purpose has helped an entrepreneur you’ve worked with push through a difficult period?
Perseverance: The Drive to Keep Going
- The Role of Community: How does the culture of the community entrepreneurs build around themselves impact their perseverance and ability to bounce back?
- Reframing Failure: What role does failure play in fostering perseverance, and how do entrepreneurs use those moments to grow?
Purpose: The Guiding Light
- Purpose as a Compass: How do entrepreneurs balance their personal purpose with the demands of growing a business?
- Evolving Purpose: Have you observed how purpose evolves for entrepreneurs, and how does that impact their drive and decisions?
Growth Mindset and Ripple Effect
- Defining a Growth Mindset: What does a growth mindset look like to you, and why is it critical for entrepreneurial success?
- The Ripple Effect: In your experience, what’s the broader impact of fostering a growth mindset—not just on the individual, but on their team, customers, and community?
- Scaling GRIT: How can leaders intentionally cultivate GRIT and a growth mindset within their organizations to create a lasting ripple effect?
Closing: Reflections and Advice
- Lessons Learned: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about GRIT from the entrepreneurs you’ve worked with?
- Advice for Listeners: For listeners who want to build their own GRIT or foster a growth mindset, where do you suggest they start?
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