Carol Dweck
Carol Dweck is a professor of psychology at Stanford University whose research focuses on how beliefs about intelligence can affect people's motivation, learning, and achievement.
Dweck's theory of mindset distinguishes between a fixed mindset, in which individuals believe that their abilities and intelligence are fixed and unchangeable, and a growth mindset, in which individuals believe that their abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning. According to Dweck, a growth mindset can lead to greater achievement and success in many areas of life, including academics, sports, and business.
Published works include "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" and "Self-Theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and Development".