Often the messages students hear from families and teachers praise or criticize their innate abilities, and so they grow to believe they are one way or another, developing into a fixed mindset. For ...

The foundation of a growth mindset The characteristics of a growth mindset How to develop and cultivate a growth mindset Unlike a static view of capability, a growth mindset flourishes when faced with ...

Parents want their kids to grow up to be hardy and resilient. They understand life is only going to get more complicated as they grow older, with an increasing number of possible points of failure and ...

Researchers have identified a key ingredient that often distinguishes those who succeed in the long run, versus those who stop short. It’s called a growth mindset. A growth mindset isn’t the only ...

A growth mindset is the belief that one’s abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Fostering a growth mindset among students is critical to their success, says Juli Dixon, Ph.D., a ...

The opportunities of the future lie with those who have the confidence to spot them and audacity to go after them. “Today, the shift from ‘I’ve got a neat idea’ to ‘I run a billion-dollar company’ is ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The growth mindset is gaining traction in the business world, as companies like Microsoft ...

Early in his career, Chris Conrad, CPA, wanted to do something to set himself apart from his peers. So, when the firm where he worked asked for a volunteer to be social chairman in his department, he ...