Work hard. Be nice. Those simple words are at the core of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program), a national network of college-prep public charter schools in underserved communities. On this episode, co-founder Mike Feinberg shares the vision behind KIPP, how to infuse purpose into leadership, and how grit can be cultivated in kids.
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Show Notes
- How KIPP scaled from a local idea to a national program (5:07)
- The role purpose plays in Mike’s life and at KIPP (6:30)
- Learning from his failures (8:00)
- How your child can attend a KIPP school (10:30)
- The American dream is a parent dream (11:50)
- Behind KIPP’s slogan “Work Hard. Be Nice.” (14:28)
- His leadership philosophy (15:13)
- What character strengths they teach their students (16:32)
- True grit is when you’re faced with challenges and you persist (18:46)
- Why you need both academics and character to succeed (22:44)
- What life lessons you can learn on the sports field (25:31)
- How we close the character gap in today’s win-it-all mindset (27:25)
- Most memorable career moment so far (29:20)
Resources / People Mentioned
- Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)
- Teach for America
- Dave Levin, co-founder
- Work Hard Be Nice by Jay Mathews
- How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
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