140: Carol Dweck - The Power Of A Growth Mindset

Episode 140: Carol Dweck - The Power Of A Growth Mindset Dr. Carol Dweck's work is the foundation for what it means to be a learning leader. To be in a constant state of improvement... "In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that's that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don't necessarily think everyone's the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it." Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference. Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education, and sports. Episode 140: Carol Dweck - The Power Of A Growth Mindset Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "Growth mindset leaders want to be challenged." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Focusing on growth -- having a desire for a challenge and learning from setbacks leads to sustained excellence People with a fixed mindset are afraid to find out that they aren't very smart Growth mindset leaders want to be challenged Fixed mindset leaders have a deep seated insecurity. They have to keep showing that they're a genius. Don't declare that you have a growth mindset -- Instead figure out what triggers you into having a fixed mindset. Start there. Questions to ask people in an interview to understand their mindset Sharing credit or taking it all for yourself? It shows a lot about your mindset When was the last time you were wrong? (It should be often) "Don't praise the intelligence. Praise the process." Do NOT reward children for getting straight A's Taking the stairs -- Develop Grit Be aware that doing something the hard way will benefit you (and your children) "I want your listeners to do something way outside of their comfort zone..." Why as a young manager you need to focus on collaboration -- Ask others for help Learning Leader = "I loved it. Merging of Learning and Leadership. Helping others learn. Serving them.