Todd Rose
Born: November 28, 1974 – Ogden, Utah, United States
Todd Rose is an American author and social scientist focused on individuality, human potential, conformity, and success. A former Harvard faculty member who directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program, he wrote The End of Average, Dark Horse, and Collective Illusions; his books are bestsellers, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Collective Illusions.
Biography & Author's Journey
Todd Rose’s story begins in small-town Utah, where school was a poor fit and the labels attached to him were harsh. He left high school during his senior year with a 0.9 GPA, became a young father, and spent years in low-wage work while his family relied at times on welfare. The decisive turn came when he saw what education had made possible in his own family. Rose earned a GED, attended Weber State University, then went on to Harvard, later returning as a faculty member, founder of the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality, and director of the Mind, Brain, and Education program. ((https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/03/a-wild-rose-in-bloom/))
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"Todd Rose has achieved a rare feat: he is both provocative and right"
— Adam Grant
"Audacious visionary Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas show how honoring authentic self -- who you really are -- is the secret to extraordinary fulfillment"
— Amy Cuddy
"L. Todd Rose, an unconventional learner, is blazing new trails at the Harvard Graduate School of Education"
— Harvard Gazette
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— Howard Gardner
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— Daniel H. Pink
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