Grit: The New Science of What It Take to Persevere, Flourish, Succeed

Breakthrough research proves GRIT can be understood, measured and permanently improved.  New York Times #1 best-selling author, Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, the originator of the AQ® (Adversity Quotient) theory and method, delivers on the next big breakthrough in human endeavor and success. Discover why a new study reveals 98% of employers worldwide pick GRIT over any other factor, including grit. Find out why GRIT can determine whether or not you achieve your goals, transcend your circumstances, and better your life.
 

Grit is hot, but misunderstood. Most people think grit is purely about basic tenacity and persistence. "That's much too limited. Science proves there is substantially more to GRIT," says Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, (author of Adversity Quotient, The Adversity Advantage, Put Your Mindset to Work). In this provocative new book, he provides the definitive upgrade from "grit" to "GRIT", and asserts that "Whether at work, school, home, sport, or play, the quality of GRIT is as important as or more important than the quantity.”   
 

Drawing from his 35 years of scholarly research and practical application in top companies and institutions like Harvard Business School and MIT, Stoltz exposes the difference between Dumb and Smart GRIT, Bad and Good GRIT, Weak and Strong GRIT.  He lays out the four dimensions of GRIT, Growth, Resilience, Instinct, and Tenacity, then guides the reader to Grok (understand), Gauge (measure) and Grow (measurably improve) one’s GRIT.
 

Each book comes with a private code to complete the GRIT Gauge™, online, with a full feedback report on one's GRIT, along with concrete tools and tips to apply GRIT as leaders, students, professionals, parents, athletes, team members, individuals, whatever the age or stage of life, to achieve uncommon personal and collective success in any and all pursuits.

Paul G. Stoltz is the world’s leading authority on applying and growing GRIT within individuals, relationships, leaders, teams, enterprises, and cultures.  His research-grounded GRIT™ methods, assessments, and tools are customized for and proven to create measurable improvements in GRIT for business, education, entrepreneurship, families, and personal success.

Dr. Stoltz is the founder and CEO of PEAK Learning, Inc. since 1987, as well as the originator of AQ® (Adversity Quotient®) and GRIT™ theories and methods, used at Harvard Business School, MIT, and industry leading companies worldwide. More than one million people from 63 countries have assessed and been put on the path to strengthen their AQs and GRIT™ through PEAK’s AQ Profile® and GRIT Gauge™, respectively.

Dr. Stoltz is a prominent speaker, consultant, coach, and advisor, with five international bestsellers, based on his pioneering research and applications, published in 15 languages. He coordinates and supports research efforts in 29 countries, as Founding Director of both the Global Resilience Institute and GRIT Institute.

He was selected as “One of the Top 10 Most Influential Global Thinkers” by HR Magazine, and “One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time,” by Executive Excellence, and has been featured in the world’s top media including Oprah, Today Show, Fox, CNN, CNBC, ABC, NBC, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Success, Business Week, Women’s World, Asia 21, Singapore Strait Times, Bloomberg, and more.

Dr. Stoltz considers himself to be an “obsessive pragmatist,” relentlessly attempting to convert the most robust science into the simplest, most practical tools enterprises use to generate superlative results, and which anyone can use to live a grittier, more resilient, and fulfilling life.