Carol S. Dweck Quotes

When we praise children for their intelligence, we tell them that this is the name of the game: Look smart; don't risk making mistakes.

Carol S. Dweck

This knowledge that you might have to really reorganize and redefine yourself and build new skills is really important.

Carol S. Dweck

Most experts and great leaders agree that leaders are made, not born, and that they are made through their own drive for learning and self-improvement.

Carol S. Dweck

Do you think it is possible to increase your intellectual ability? For decades, I have studied the power of this belief to become reality and watched as the concept of maintaining a 'growth mindset' has taken root in education and parenting circles.

Carol S. Dweck

People often confuse a growth mindset with being flexible or open-minded or with having a positive outlook - qualities they believe they've simply always had. My colleagues and I call this a false growth mindset.

Carol S. Dweck