Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool | Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016 | Book
This is the paramount book about deliberate practice, written by the foremost expert, Dr. Anders Ericsson. Co-written by science writer Robert Pool, Peak masterfully describes deliberate practice, the research behind it, real life examples, and strategies to put it into practice
Carol S. Dweck | Ballantine Books, 2007 | Book
This is the book that started a movement in education, parenting, business, and beyond, written by the foremost growth mindset expert, Dr. Carol Dweck. In her book, Dr. Dweck explains key psychology research which has changed the way we think about and pursue our beliefs, our language, and our behaviors. The ideas shared are prerequisites for spending time in the Learning Zone. I have greatly enjoyed and treasured having Dr. Dweck as a mentor since 2007 and would not have the same understanding of learning and improvement without her leadership, guidance and insights, including those shared in this book.
Eric Ries | Crown Business, 2011 | Book
The Lean Startup provides a framework and powerful strategies to foster continuous improvement and the Learning Zone in companies and organizations. This book started a movement in Silicon Valley and is just as applicable in any organization, large or small.
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Eduardo Briceño | KQED News, 2015 | Article
To get in the Learning Zone we need to be in a growth mindset. Here is an article by Eduardo describing what that means and clarifying some common misconceptions.
Eduardo Briceño | Mindset Works, 2015 | Book
In his talk, Eduardo differentiates two types of mistakes. In this article, he expands on those and adds two additional types of mistakes that are useful to distinguish for greater learning and performance.