Carnegie Mellon University

David Yeager

David Yeager

Developmental Psychologist • Professor • Author

10 to 25 — The Science of Motivating Young People

An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, Yeager has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic and empowered to do their best work.