ESCP Europe

Item type

Ebook

Language

English

Publication year

2006

Edition no.

updated edition

ISBN

978-1-58836-523-1

Note

• 1 user licence

Subjects

PSYCHOLOGY - MOTIVATION - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Geographical area

GENERAL

"In this book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindsetthose who believe that abilities are fixedare less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindsetthose who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations."

Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Mindsets -- Chapter 2: Inside the Mindsets -- Chapter 3: The Truth About Ability and Accomplishment -- Chapter 4: Sports: The Mindset of a Champion -- Chapter 5: Business: Mindset and Leadership -- Chapter 6: Relationships: Mindsets in Love (or Not) -- Chapter 7: Parents, Teachers, and Coaches: Where Do Mindsets Come From? -- Chapter 8: Changing Mindsets.