So what
Organizational case studies without controls are the weakest form of evidence. Every successful organization can be narratively fitted to any theory. These examples prove nothing about grit specifically.
Verdict
MixedBag
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance · chapter 12 · member edition
A Culture of Grit
Claims checked in this chapter (6)
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Organizations like the Seattle Seahawks, JPMorgan Chase, and KIPP schools demonstrate that a 'culture of grit' can be cultivated at the institutional level, leading to better performance.
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Jamie Dimon built a 'culture of grit' at JPMorgan Chase by embedding fortitude into the company's values, which helped the bank weather the 2008 financial crisis better than competitors.
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KIPP charter schools built a grit-focused culture that produced significant academic gains for low-income students.
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Dan Chambliss's 'mundanity of excellence' research shows that organizations that emphasize consistent execution of fundamentals outperform those that rely on occasional bursts of inspiration.
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Organizational culture acts as a 'force multiplier' for individual grit -- people become grittier when surrounded by gritty peers and leaders who model persistence.
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West Point's culture changed over time as it adopted grit-focused selection and training methods, improving retention outcomes.