Adopting a Growth Mindset

Inspirational Leadership for People Managers, Executives & HR Leaders

Are you in a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? A fixed mindset is when you have scarcity thinking, while a growth mindset is thinking from a place of possibilities. You can shift from a fixed mindset at any point; it’s just a matter of choosing and allowing yourself to create new patterns.

In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I discuss the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset and how to adopt a growth mindset. I explain why we need to show ourselves compassion, patience, understanding, and grace as we work through new things and create space for emotions when they arise.

Listen in to learn the importance of having a growth mindset to be creative, innovative, and create new things. You will also learn how to challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and reach your full potential.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you must have a growth mindset to be creative, innovative, and create new things.
• How to allow yourself to be in the process of practice by showing yourself self-compassion and grace.
• How to show up from a place of curiosity in order to adopt a growth mindset.
• How you can challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and reach your full potential.
• How getting feedback from others can help you shift from a fixed mindset and into a growth mindset.

Standout Quotes:

• “Anyone who’s thinking about doing innovation or creativity and trying to create new things cannot do that if they’re staying in a fixed mindset; it has to come from a place of a growth mindset.”- Kristen [04:46]
• “If you’re not consistently setting goals for yourself and having stretch goals, you’re not going to feel much meaning and fulfillment in your life.”- Kristen [19:10]

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