"You're smart.""You're talented.""You have good taste."Have you ever used words like these when praising someone?Of course, ...

Those who have a growth mindset think of intelligence and other abilities—athletic, musical, artistic, etc.—as developing over time and that there are always opportunities to learn. Those with a fixed ...

Most parents think of giving any type of praise as an instant motivation boost. But that's not always the case when it comes to children. In fact, several studies have found that when teachers give ...

A word of encouragement is not just reassuring. At times, it is the very thing that changes the outcome of a struggle. It's a nudge that pushes us forward, or a spark that rekindles the fire to pick ...

It might surprise you, but the reason behind it makes sense.

As we ring in the new year, many of us write down new goals for the upcoming year. One goal may be to shift our mindsets. Have you ever heard the terms “growth mindset” and “fixed mindset”? Do you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. There has been a lot of talk about the need for a growth mindset ...