ROTMAN Author Talk: Power of Situations

We attend various ROTMAN events each year. Author Talks. Book Releases. Visiting Professors. Agenda: 5:00 pm - Check-in opens + light refreshments 5:30 pm - Author presentation and moderated Q&A 6:30 pm - Meet-and-greet with author + book signing Book Synopsis: From the 1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Angela Duckworth, PhD, is the bestselling author of Grit and the founder and CEO of Character Lab. A 2013 MacArthur Fellow, she is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed “grit.” Ticket link is below. $22-$45 This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Duckworth’s in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm’s reach, your peers and mentors, and even your zip code. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first. In Situated, you’ll discover: Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another—and how you can harness that shift The secret to conquering temptation without willpower Why taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problem How the company you keep shapes the person you become The most effective ways to help others succeed TICKET Link here-- https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/news-events-and-ideas/public-events/events-listings/2026/october-2026/oct-8---angela-duckworth/