Last week we talked about the differences between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, as well as the benefits you can gain from developing a Growth Mindset.

As a reminder,

  • A fixed mindset is the belief that we are who we are. We can’t learn, grow, or change much.
  • A growth mindset is an attitude and a way of life. It’s a belief that we can learn, grow, and become more intelligent with time and experience.

Having a growth mindset affects how you approach challenges, obstacles, and disappointments. We’re not saying you’re naive about life, but rather you believe that you can learn from every event even if it’s unpleasant or painful.

Research suggests that a growth mindset
is a critical part of brain plasticity.

Scientists are learning that our brains continue to grow, expand, build new pathways, and evolve as we experience new events (both pleasant and unpleasant).

We’ve heard from some of you that you’re eager to develop a growth mindset but aren’t quite sure what that looks like.

So, today, we’re sharing some suggestions we’ve found useful.

DEVELOPING YOUR GROWTH MINDSET

  • Get curious about what’s happening in your organization or with members of your team.
  • Take feedback from others seriously and explore ways to use it to enhance your contributions.
  • Practice your leadership and communication abilities so that you’re constantly growing in your skills and deepening your wisdom.
  • Ask and then truly listen.
  • Read and grab opportunities to learn and widen your perspective.
  • Consider how one lesson you’ve learned can be applied to other experiences.
  • Remain open to input from others and curious about how they came to that perspective.
  • When you’re learning something new, aim for progress, not perfection.
  • If you feel yourself getting frustrated when trying something new, remind yourself that, “I haven’t learned it, yet.”

As you read through these suggestions, consider how you might implement one or more in both your personal and professional life.

This week, while you practice developing your growth mindset, notice whether you start to see a change in how you respond to the world at large.

We’d love to hear how these worked for you!

Stay tuned for next week when we’ll review some ways you can develop a growth mindset with your team.

If you’d like support
developing a growth mindset,
contact us today.