Mindset

Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, explores how the beliefs we hold about our own abilities shape the way we learn, work and relate to others. She introduces the distinction between a fixed mindset, in which talents are seen as innate and unchanging, and a growth mindset, in which abilities can be developed through effort, strategy and persistence.

Drawing on decades of research with students, athletes, business leaders and educators, the book shows how these two outlooks influence motivation, response to setbacks and the pursuit of success. It also examines how praise, feedback and the language used at home and in the classroom can nurture or undermine a person's willingness to grow.

Written for parents, teachers, managers, coaches and anyone curious about why some people keep improving while others give up, this is a practical guide to changing how we think about talent, failure and personal development.