Accomplishr’s Post

BetterUp hit the nail on the head. Fostering resiliency, particularly in the wake of failure is key to growing through the challenges. Empowering your team to reframe failure and learn from it builds an environment of trust where innovation can flourish.

That it isn’t done in a vacuum. Growth occurs in relationship and in community. It’s not a solo job. That single factor can propel us in ways we’ll never achieve alone. We need feedback. We need perspective. We need to get outside of our own heads and into the spaces where we can feel supported, understood, empathized with, and cared about. If you want to truly grow, surround yourself with people who will support that in an honest and kind way.

Perfectionism is something lots of us, and lots of my clients, struggle with. I think some people still see being perfectionistic as a good, useful way to approach work. I see perfectionism as a massive limiter because it is, in essence, a Fixed Mindset, disguised in a veneer of impressive, pretty words. Under the disguise, perfectionism is a form of "All Or Nothing" thinking which stops so many people taking small steps in the direction they want to go. What I see again and again is that people achieve their goals quicker (and ultimately getting closer to "perfect") if they deliberately train themselves into having a Growth Mindset, and train themselves out of the "All Or Nothing" way of thinking that comes with perfectionism. This is an nice summary of how it might sound to adopt a Growth VS Fixed Mindset when faced with a challenge.

Let's debunk what we think we know about a growth mindset: 💡 Mindsets aren't binary. Most of us sit on a spectrum between growth and fixed mindsets — and it's on us to reflect and bring awareness to where we fall. 💡 A growth mindset is not synonymous with a positive mindset. But it is a belief that there's always potential for development and growth. 💡 A growth mindset is more than just effort. Yes, effort is important — but it's more important to adopt resiliency as part of your perspective, especially in the face of failure. What's one thing you've learned to overcome when leaning into your growth mindset? Honest answers only ⤵️

Here is a nice summary about what a growth mindset looks like and don’t look like. How much are you able to live in that growth mindset space?

What is a growth mindset for you?

This applies to so many areas of life: work, parenting, sports, relationships, skill-based hobbies… the list goes on. I appreciate the recognition that this is a fluid process. I spent so much time in my early career in a fixed mindset because I was so afraid to fail. This often meant overriding my body, to the point where my low back kept giving out. Through mindfulness (yoga, coaching, journaling) and the fortune to spend almost two years in a “liminal space” (ahem, a break from Corporate America), I’ve learned how my perfectionism has rooted me in a fixed mindset. The biggest unlock for me was yoga and coaching: moving the body with the goal of greater alignment (not perfect poses), and verbalizing small successes along the way. Ultimately, this helped me cultivate higher awareness around my desire to align my life and work to a greater purpose. Yogis often say, “We bend so we don’t break.” I learn so much from this constant reminder that the way forward is through softness. I am always unlearning the outdated: “suck it up, honey!” Am I “there” yet? Hell no! I fail everyday! (Just ask my husband and kids 😁). There is no mountaintop. No destination. In its place: a daily practice, rituals, reminder. Failing daily and trying again.

In addition to remembering that mindsets exist on spectrums, it's also important to remember that they're dynamic--potentially varying by domain and sensitive to context. A given person might see some of their skills as pretty fixed, even while believing their other skills have growth potential. Skills that overlap with identity are especially likely to be seen through a more fixed lens, and need reframing as "behaviors I can do" to disentangle them from "who I am". The wrong framing of a feedback conversation can derail even the most growth-oriented person, although hopefully not for long. And the right framing of a feedback conversation can cultivate new pathways for development in someone who might have been feeling stuck and hopeless, especially with support and reinforcement.

Unlocking Potential with a Growth Mindset! 🌟 Dive into our latest visual guide on embracing challenges, persevering through setbacks, and continuously learning. This diagram breaks down the key components of a growth mindset that fuels both personal and professional growth. Perfect for anyone on a journey of self-improvement! #GrowthMindset #SelfDevelopment #Motivation #LifelongLearning

"Growth mindset" is more than a buzzword. It could change your whole outlook on life! Check out this blog to learn why cultivating a growth mindset matters, as well as my favorite tips on how to develop one. https://lnkd.in/gKzZn4Hu #diamondinnovations #environmentsofsuccess #growthmindset