The power of believing that you can improve (Carol Dweck)

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

Please watch this 10-min video before joining the discussion:
https://youtu.be/_X0mgOOSpLU?si=c8-GocUYvLgl1jBS

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1. How might society change if we applied the "Not Yet" mindset beyond schools, such as in workplaces or public policies?
2. What are the potential downsides of a fixed mindset culture in organizations, and how might it affect innovation and adaptability?
3. Why do you think individuals and institutions often prioritize immediate success over long-term growth, and what are the implications of this for personal and organizational development?
4. How can we encourage leaders to recognize and reward effort and improvement over results, especially in high-stakes environments?
5. In what ways might a growth mindset approach help address educational and social inequalities, and what barriers might exist to implementing this approach widely?
6. How could understanding and teaching about the brain’s ability to grow change our approach to challenges and setbacks, both in individual and group settings?

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