Grit for Entrepreneurs

This course is for entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking to find traction in their business by understanding the role of their own grit and how this can be cultivated through community. 

Full Syllabus:

I. Definition and Importance of Grit 

a. Overview of Grit by Angela Duckworth 

b. Defining Grit 

c. Duckworth grit Scale 

II. Understanding the elements of Grit in Entrepreneurs 

a. Interest 

b. Practice 

c. Purpose 

d. Hope 

III. Developing and Nurturing Grit in Entrepreneurs. 

a. Setting Long-term goals. 

b. Building Resilience. 

c. Cultivating a Growth Mindset. 

IV. Encouraging and Fostering Grit in Entrepreneurs. 

a. Providing support and encouragement/Grit personas 

b. Fostering a grit culture through communities of practice. 

V. Reflections on our Communities of Practice 

a. Key Takeaways from the course 

b. Duckworth Grit scale