> More today than ever before, we see talent and executive search companies lament that there is a mismatch between university graduates who can’t find a job and employers saying they can’t find the people with the skills they need. It has been proven time and again - academic excellence isn't the only criteria to determine success in life. Teaching character and essential skills in schools has the potential to have a real impact on outcomes. The question is no longer about whether character matters, but which traits matter the most and how to effectively teach those. Grit, open-mindedness, optimism, gratitude? Which ones would you choose?

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