For many, the act of failing or committing a major mistake is enough to send them spiraling down into a pity party. But there is a lot to be gained from any given failure. The key is not to ask “what ...

As CEO of Sony, Michael Lynton’s decision to green-light “The Interview” led to a massive hack of America’s systems by North Korea. Joshua Steiner was a young aide during the Clinton administration, ...

This article was first published in the Mindset Works newsletter. We can deepen our own and our students' understanding of mistakes, which are not all created equal, and are not always desirable.

Missteps are inevitable. Make good mistakes that are productive and avoid the ones that come from being careless. You'll learn more and spur innovation. Know when it's OK to make a mistake and when it ...