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Want to learn how to motivate young people? Join The Holdsworth Center for a conversation with Dr. David Yeager, a leading expert in growth mindset and the psychology of persistence. Carol Dweck, pioneer of the growth mindset movement, said Yeager’s new book “will change millions of lives.” Presented by Place the Ladder, a conversation series with dynamic Texan leaders. Price includes pre-event reception with bites and drinks.ABOUT PLACE THE LADDER
“Place the Ladder” is a conversation series between dynamic Texan leaders and Holdsworth’s president, Dr. Lindsay Whorton. The talks will explore people’s lived experiences based on the idea that leadership is not a skill people are born with – it can be learned, explored, and studied.
ABOUT DR. DAVID YEAGER
Dr. David Yeager is a leading expert in the psychology of persistence. He studies growth mindset (the belief that we can change, adapt and grow) and proven ways to overcome setbacks and continue getting better.
In his upcoming book, “10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier,” Yeager reveals the science behind motivating young people, making it a must-read for managers, parents, educators, coaches, and mentors everywhere.
Adam Grant, bestselling author and podcaster, called it an “engaging, data-driven book filled with practical insights” and Carol Dweck, pioneer of the growth mindset movement, deemed it, “one of the most fascinating and important books of the past decade…It will change millions of lives.”
His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and more. He has co-authored work on grit and grit-testing with Angela Duckworth, and on growth mindset with Carol Dweck.
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4907 Ranch Rd 2222, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78731
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