You Don’t Need to Be a Genius—You Need the Right Work Environment

How the new science of mindset can unlock your team's potential—and your own.

As you think about the week coming up, do you dread the mountain of tasks facing you? Or do you see opportunities for growth, for learning—any challenges you’re looking forward to tackling? If you look at your week this way, you probably have what’s called a “growth mindset.” The term was popularized by the influential psychologist Carol Dweck and has been embraced by educators, life coaches, therapists and others trying to help individuals flourish. But the idea of a growth mindset doesn’t just apply to individuals—it’s also an approach you can bring to your team at work or even your family at home. One of Dweck’s protégés, Indiana University professor Mary C. Murphy shows you how with these 5 key insights.