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 ...

There’s a Zig Ziglar quote that says your attitude determines your altitude. The saying encourages those who hear it to develop a growth mindset, embracing challenges as opportunities. Instead of ...

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, ...

My goal isn’t to provoke or be a contrarian. If this post upsets you, because you are passionate about the virtues of having a growth mindset, you should consider the possibility that your mindset may ...

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 ...

Google “growth mindset” and you’ll be barraged with a plethora of clickbait self-help headlines. “Developing a Growth Mindset Culture.” “Using a Growth Mindset to Build Resilience.” “Building a ...

“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 ...

I was introduced to a book called Education of a CEO by Bill Yeargin. One specific section got my attention, and it’s something, whether we know it or not, we wrestle with every day – A Growth Mindset ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. All too often, education research falls short of giving educators on-the-ground actionable ...

There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While ...

Those who have a growth mindset think of intelligence and other abilities—athletic, musical, artistic, etc.—as developing over time and that there are always opportunities to learn. Those with a fixed ...