Carol S. Dweck

Carol S. Dweck (born 1946) is an American psychologist and professor at Stanford University. She is one of the world's leading researchers in the fields of personality, social psychology, and developmental psychology. Dweck is best known for her groundbreaking work on the "mindset" theory, which she popularized in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Her research has profoundly influenced education, parenting, and business by demonstrating how our beliefs about our abilities and intelligence fundamentally shape our success.