Excellence or mediocrity? It’s a mindset.
Do you embrace a challenge—or shrink away? If you’ve ever wondered why some people roll up their sleeves, follow their dreams, rise to challenge and outshine the rest (and why others don’t), this interview is a must-listen.
Professor Carol Dweck talks about her groundbreaking research on motivation and success. Surprisingly, success is more about mindset than natural born talent. To the fixed mindset, looking smart is more important than accomplishing greatness. This person shies away from difficult tasks and instead falls into comfortable mediocrity. On the flip side, the growth mindset sees intelligence and ability as something to develop with hard work. Less afraid of failure, these folks tackle challenges head-on and see setbacks as a learning experience. This is where innovation happens—people reaching for the stars who are not afraid of a little slip-up along the way.
Professor Dweck explains how these mindsets play out in lifelong success, how we can change our own mindset through internal dialogue, and what every parent should know to help kids reach their fullest potential.
Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and a Professor of Psychology at Stanford. Her research, which focuses on why people succeed and how to foster their success, has been prominently featured in The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and she has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, 20/20, Nightline, and NPR’s Morning Edition. Her recent book Mindset has been widely acclaimed and is being translated into 17 languages.
Kathleen, I’m going to have my tween daughters listen to this one. Thanks for another great interview! And on your hormone talk, I have some great information to share with you. I can forward a copy to you…it’s an recorded interview that is not yet on a link. With all the women who listen to you, it might be helpful.
all my best,
Lisa