Growth Mindset Science Expert & Research Psychologist; Co-Founder & President of Mindset Works; Developer of "Brainology"

New York, NY, USA
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Lisa Blackwell Biography

Lisa Blackwell, Ph.D., is a research psychologist specializing in growth mindset science. She is the co-founder and president of Mindset Works, a company focused on growth mindset development. Blackwell holds a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University. Her research centers on understanding factors that support student achievement and motivation, with a particular emphasis on the role of growth mindset—the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.

Blackwell's work in educational psychology includes studies following students transitioning to seventh grade, demonstrating that those with a growth mindset show greater motivation and academic performance in mathematics compared to peers with a fixed mindset. Her research also highlights how teaching students about brain plasticity can improve academic outcomes. Additional studies have examined teacher-delivered growth mindset interventions for adolescents in Grades 6 and 7, showing that such programs can improve grades, especially among students whose teachers previously held fixed mindset beliefs. These findings underscore the impact of growth mindset interventions in educational settings.

Blackwell developed the motivational curriculum for the program "Brainology," serving as principal designer and producer for its prototype. She has experience in education leadership, professional development, curriculum design, and data analysis, and advises schools and districts on implementing the "Brainology" approach.

Before co-founding Mindset Works, Blackwell worked at New Visions for Public Schools, providing leadership development and facilitating action research and data analysis for secondary schools. She also consulted on school-based data analysis for the New Century High School Initiative. Blackwell's work has been featured in TIME, New York Magazine, Good Morning America, and National Public Radio, as well as in academic publications. Her contributions continue to influence the fields of psychology, education, and learning science.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/08/2026.

Lisa Blackwell Videos

Eduardo Briceno's TED Talk How to get better at the things you care ...

Eduardo Briceno's TED Talk How to get better at the things you care ...

Nadia speaks to Eduardo Briceno (co-founder of Mindset works with Carol Dweck & Lisa Blackwell) about developing a growth mindset in an ...

"Challenges Are Here, Challenges Are There" GEM Lab 8 Read ...

"Challenges Are Here, Challenges Are There" GEM Lab 8 Read ...

Mindset Works is the global leader in growth mindset development leveraging the pioneering research of Carol Dweck and Lisa Blackwell.

"The Journal of a Growth Mindset Learner" GEM Lab 6 Read Aloud ...

"The Journal of a Growth Mindset Learner" GEM Lab 6 Read Aloud ...

Mindset Works is the global leader in growth mindset development leveraging the pioneering research of Carol Dweck and Lisa Blackwell.

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