Chances are, you have heard about the value of taking a growth mindset for a variety of learning situations. Research by Carol Dweck and her colleagues pioneered the idea that you can view things like ...

Mindset check: we’ve all been stuck, feeling like we can’t improve. But here’s the secret—your brain is a hidden superhero, ready to level up. A growth mindset isn’t just a self-help buzzword; it’s ...

If you want to learn to paint, you might take a class and spend time practicing and honing your skills. Even though your first painting might not be all you hoped for, you feel that if you keep ...

Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates. Students in a study still responded positively to instructors described as ...

Pressure is no longer the exception in modern life, it is the baseline. Yet some people manage to stay upbeat and effective ...

In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but ...

An illustration of a Fixed vs Growth mindset. Photo by @etsy on Pinterest It’s common to be avoidant of criticism especially when it has to do with yourself. As part of a culture engrained in success, ...

“Growth mindset” refers to the belief that one’s intelligence, abilities, and talent can grow over time, as opposed to remaining the same, in a “fixed” mindset. It’s part of embracing changes in the ...

Nikhil Arora, CEO of Epignosis, has over 25 years of experience in SaaS for SMBs, including roles at GoDaddy, WeWork, Intuit, and ADP. Business leaders face an unprecedented pace of change. In an ...