10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier

by David Yeager

For the last four decades, the lesson for any aspiring teacher has been clear. If you want to whip a ragtag group of minority youngsters into shape, you need to maintain exceptionally high standards, regardless of how you make them feel. This myth of the demanding leader valorizes the enforcer mindset.