Having the "right" mindset can be the blueprint for success in life and in any organization
Fabio Moioli
Executive Search Consultant and Director of the Board at Spencer Stuart; Forbes Technology Council Member; Faculty on AI at Harvard BR, SingularityU, PoliMi GSoM, UniMi; TEDx; ex Microsoft, Capgemini, McKinsey, Ericsson
Having the "right" mindset can be the blueprint for success in life and in any organization.
Professor Carol Dweck, of Stanford University, says that people approach learning with?one of two ‘mindsets’
People with a?growth mindset?embrace challenges, stay resilient in the face of difficulties, learn from constructive criticism and seek out inspiration in others’ success. They believe that skills and intelligence can be improved with effort and persistence.
People with a?growth mindset?are determined to learn irrespective of failures or successes. More often than not successful people continue on their self-improvement journeys even after they ‘make it’ in life
Adopting a?growth mindset?isn’t an easy task. You need to step outside your comfort zone to accommodate changes. Here are a few ways to develop a?growth mindset:
ACKNOWLEDGE & EMBRACE IMPERFECTION
A?growth mindset?makes you comfortable with this fact: it’s impossible to know everything. We all have our flaws and imperfections but that shouldn’t stop us from pursuing anything.
STOP SEEKING OTHERS’ APPROVAL
We often obsess over what everyone thinks of us. Seeking others’ approval can prevent us from improving ourselves. For example, you’ll present business ideas that are risk-averse because you don’t want to upset your manager. You’ll be afraid to think outside the box.
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DEVELOP A SENSE OF PURPOSE
Take a moment to ask yourself, “is my life purpose-driven?”. If yes, define what your purpose is and how you want to achieve it. It’ll help you identify the skills and knowledge you need to fulfill your end-goals.
SPEED ISN’T IMPORTANT
Good things always take time. Learning a new skill is like learning to play a new instrument. You continue to practice it to maximize the impact of your training. A?growth mindset?teaches you that speed isn’t important as long as you put in the effort and work towards success.
TURN CRITICISM INTO LESSONS
There will be times when you make mistakes or don’t perform well. People will give you feedback and tell you how to do better. Don’t look at feedback as a criticism of your abilities. Be open to suggestions and strive to do better.
This is something that truly characterize #culture at Microsoft.
have you ever experienced this? I look forward to sharing different learnings and experiences! Thank you sincerely for your #growthmindset ??
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9 个月Thank you for your share!
Absolutely agree, Fabio! Embracing a growth mindset has been a game-changer for me in navigating challenges and continuous improvement. Thanks for sharing this insightful perspective.
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11 个月I love this - fully OG approved !
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1 年Certainly, the mindset plays a fundamental role in achieving success. The distinction between a fixed and growth mindset is crucial, with the latter promoting resilience and a desire for improvement. Personally, I have always embraced a growth mindset in my career, learning from both successes and setbacks.
Thank you for sharing this succinct explanation Fabio Moioli. Just as a child continually asked "Why?", we should challenge ourselves to question more. We at EQuinox Rising are firm believers in taking things back to basics and building from there. Organisations and leaders need to learn to embrace the 'failures' of growth if they are to celebrate innovation!