THE MINDSETS
What is a Growth Mindset?
The belief that abilities can grow through effort and persistence.
What separates champions from others?
Their mindset - they love challenges and learn from setbacks.
Who is Carol Dweck?
The author of award winning book Mindset
What kind of partner does a person with growth mindset look for?
Someone who helps them grow.
Can people change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset?
Mindsets are beliefs that can be changed.
What is a Fixed Mindset?
The belief that intelligence and talent cannot be changed.
What phrase best describes the mindset of athletes like Michael Jordan?
Becoming is better than being
Which major corporation failed because of its “talent mindset”?
Enron
What happens when partners have different mindsets?
The growth-minded partner wants to improve the relationship, while the fixed-minded partner feels criticized or rejected.
What program did Carol Dweck develop to teach students about the brain and mindset?
Brainology
How do people with a growth mindset react to failure?
They view it as a chance to learn, not a sign of failure.
What is one key trait that champions share according to Dweck?
They stay committed to improvement, even when they are already winning.
What term does Dweck use for when a whole organization shares a collective mindset?
Organizational mindset
What do people with a fixed mindset see as a threat?
Constructive criticism or feedback.
What is a “false growth mindset”?
When people claim they have a growth mindset but avoid real challenges or discomfort.
Who invented the IQ test and believed intelligence could grow through education?
Alfred Binet
What mindset allows top athletes to use criticism as fuel instead of taking it personally?
The growth mindset.
What is the difference between fixed and growth-mindset leaders?
Fixed-mindset leaders seek validation; growth-minded leaders focus on learning and developing their teams.
How do people with a growth mindset handle conflicts in relationships?
They treat conflicts as chances to communicate and grow.
What is one effective way to maintain a growth mindset?
Focus on learning and effort instead of proving your worth.
What quote is Gilbert Gottlieb known for?
“Genes require environmental input to work properly.”
How do champions typically view pressure in high-stakes moments?
They see pressure as an opportunity to rise to the challenge, not as something to fear.
What is “CEO disease,” according to the book?
When leaders surround themselves with praise and avoid criticism, losing touch with reality.
What mindset causes jealousy or competition in relationships?
The fixed mindset — needing to prove superiority or perfection.
According to Dweck, what is the final goal of developing a true growth mindset?
To keep learning, help others learn, and embrace challenges as part of lifelong growth.