A fixed mind-set can also hinder communication and progress in the workplace and discourage or ignore constructive criticism and advice.

Constructive criticism gives an author a good start to improve his writing.

Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work.

The derived happiness from the constructive work

Give constructive advice to inner-city schools.

And yet, the same motivation that can push people to exert more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to engage in unethical behaviors," says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn's Wharton School.

My idea would be to combine that with careful oversight, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harm the organization," Schweitzer says