In my first job, the COO would always say: “If you are not growing, you’re dying”. That meant a lot to me, because I always wanted to be the best. So I took that to mean that I had to learn from doing and learn from failing. Where are you in this concept?
In Winning Edge’s Take Another Step System, an inspirational leadership workshop, we pay particular attention to the notion of mindset. What is a mindset? A mindset is a particular way of thinking, a person’s attitude or set of opinions about something, or a frame of mind which orients (leads) an individual to a particular set of associations, expectations, and behaviors.
WE have 3 key points to discuss:
- What is a growth mindset?
- What is a fixed mindset?
- Where are you?
Once we become conscious of our own mindset, we will see with a broader perspective, be better able to adjust, and be fully prepared for ourselves and those around us to grow to our capabilities.
1. What is a growth mindset?
Are you growing or are you stagnant? Having a growth mindset means that intelligence can be cultivated, regardless of our IQ. A growth mindset sees opportunities instead of problems, learns instead of fails, and adapts to reach a goal or solve a problem. A leader with a growth mindset embraces new paradigms, new disciplines, and new challenges. With a mindset focused on growth, we can pursue excellence and leave mediocrity behind, enabling ourselves and everyone around us to become their best version of themselves.
2. What is a fixed mindset?
Are you falling behind, or are you growing? Those with a fixed mindset see limitations in their capabilities, their intelligence, and their opportunities. Someone with a fixed mindset will tend to hide mistakes and avoid challenges, for fear of revealing weaknesses. People trapped inside a fixed mindset will stop short of pursuing their dreams. This mindset can also give one a false sense of security. With a fixed mindset, we cannot be the best version of ourselves, nor help others do the same.
3. Where are you?
Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? Champions are self-aware. In my years of winning, failing, and learning, I have grown to have a better understanding of myself, and my own strengths and weaknesses. An article from Forbes Magazine stated that 90% of top performers are highly self-aware, compared to the bottom fifth of performers, who lack this perspective. Where are you? (A mindset test is located at www.findyourwinningedge.com, then go to resources, then toolkit, and then take the mindset test.) Once we ascertain this reality, we can make better decisions about our next steps and move everyone forward to take another step.
If we want to grow, the 1st step is to determine where our mindset is. Then, find out how we can take another step from where we are currently. Know that our mind is the most powerful asset in the universe, and we can train it to do whatever we wish!
Get with your leader, mentor, or coach and discuss your current mindset and develop techniques and habits you need to establish to continue to grow and prosper as a person and leader.
The commitment to a Growth Mindset is the path to a NEW LIFE!
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