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Developing Grit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff – Mentally Strong

May 22, 2023 • By ADInsider

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explains how grit is related to athletic performance and leadership in business and athletics. Grit can help individuals to move on quickly from negative situations and avoid burning out. She discusses how many top athletes developed their grit because of experiencing a traumatic event or life-defining moment. She recommends that when experiencing difficult times, to view the difficult times as something happening FOR us not TO us. Ask yourself questions such as, what am I learning here? how am I growing? and what is the opportunity?

This clip comes from our AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode #86. Click here to view full episode.

Additional Resources:

  • Top 10 Practices of The World's Best PDF
  • Cindra Kamphoff TEDx Talks
  • Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
  • Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge

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