By fostering a growth mindset, leaders allow individuals and teams' mindsets which don\u2019t limit actions, productivity, and success. Leaders have to instill a belief in people that they can grow and do things differently from how they have done it before. \u201cThat\u2019s the way I always do things\u201d represent a fixed mindset.
Companies are now starting to realize that the difference between fixed and growth mindsets in employees can significantly impact workplace performance. In addition to the personal development benefits, a growth mindset also makes employees better team players.
With a growth mindset, people are:
\u2022 Motivated to learn and improve with feedback
\u2022 Able to change and adapt skills, behaviors, and attitudes faster
\u2022 Inspired by their teammates\u2019 achievements
\u2022 Willing to share knowledge and help others succeed
In today\u2019s episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson discuss the benefits of a growth mindset in three areas: cultivating a growth mindset; providing formative feedback, and creating space for a new idea.