PROFILE

David DeSteno

David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University and editor-in-chief of the journal Emotion.

By David DeSteno | January 12, 2018

Willpower and grit aren't the best route to persevering at our goals and achieving success; the key is emotion.

The Science of Happiness at Work

Greater Good's online course series offering research-based strategies for more satisfaction, connection, and purpose at work. CEs for health professionals & HR managers.

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