Have you ever felt uncertain about trying something because you’re afraid you’ll fail? Do you turn down new assignments because you don’t have the confidence to get the job done? Are your perfectionist tendencies holding you back from tackling a difficult project? Do you wish you could receive feedback without bristling and feeling insecure? Dweck’s research shows that people who persevere and persist through failure have a tendency to be happier and more successful than those who give in when challenges strike.ĭweck’s interest in mindset began when she was in 6th grade, back in the late ’50s.
Many great leaders will tell you that cultivating a growth mindset is their secret sauce! You Can Cultivate a Growth Mindset But by reframing my “failures” as opportunities for growth, I’m able to see them as opportunities to learn. Sure, taking risks and “failing” isn’t fun. It’s when I stretch a bit, strive for loftier goals, put myself out there, risk failure (and, yes, perhaps even achieve it!) that I find my finest accomplishments and inner sense of joy. Personally, I’ve found that nothing great arises while I’m in my comfort zone. Through her research, Dweck has observed that the mindset you choose can have a profound impact on how you live your life. The field of mindset, pioneered by Carol Dweck at Stanford, has changed the way organizations like schools and workplaces operate.
As Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t - you’re right.” Your Mindset Determines Whether You Succeed or Fail In my work with women seeking to advance in their careers and find greater joy in life, I’ve discovered there’s one key attribute that makes all the difference - your mindset.
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