Carol Dweck

Carol Dweck is an American psychologist and the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, known for her groundbreaking research on mindset and motivation. She introduced the concept of implicit theories of intelligence in 1988 and popularized the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets through her 2006 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Her work has significantly impacted education, business, healthcare, and parenting by demonstrating how adopting a growth mindset can enhance achievement and resilience.