Mindset

Developing a Growth Mindset

Should you tell your kids they are smart or talented? Professor Carol Dwek, PhD answers this question and more as she talks about her groundbreaking work on developing mindsets. She emphasizes the power of "yet" in helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.

Carol Dwek on Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets

Dr. Carol Dweck, PhD, one of the leading researchers in the field of motivation, explains why being smart and talented doesn't always add up to success. What is a fixed mindset, and why should you avoid it?

The Power of Belief - Mindset and Success

The way we understand our intelligence and abilities deeply impacts our success. Based on social science research and real life examples, Eduardo Briceño articulates how mindset, or the understanding of intelligence and abilities, is key. When students or adults see their abilities as fixed, whether they think they're naturals or just not built for a certain domain, they avoid challenge and lose interest when things get hard.