SEATTLE — A Washington State University (WSU)study found it's not enough for a teacher to be nice. What students really crave is an instructor who thinks they could improve. The idea of a "growth ...

“Mind over matter” may be an age-old idiom, but it’s the key to overcoming many of life’s challenges—of course, that’s provided you welcome them. Now, some people see these challenges as a means to ...

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Did you know that how you praise a child can be linked to the mindset they develop? Have you ever heard the terms “growth mindset” and “fixed mindset”? Do you know the difference? A fixed mindset is ...

PULLMAN, Wash. -- Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates. Students in a study still responded positively to ...

Our minds have such an ability to influence our lives. It's amazing how powerful our minds and our thoughts can be; how we look at the world shapes our own world. We're going to look at the power of ...

Have you ever been in a negotiation with another other party who has a fixed mindset? They are focused on one solution only, and they won’t change their mind. I call this the “where’s my lollipop?” ...

Searching for a job can be arduous, particularly amid economic and technological change. A significant obstacle many job ...

Not everyone operates from a growth mindset naturally, but it can be developed. The first step is to choose curiosity over ...