Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.
Carol S. DweckRead
When entire companies embrace a growth mindset, their employees report feeling far more empowered and committed; they also receive far greater organizational support for collaboration and innovation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A growth mindset within a company fosters employee empowerment and collaboration.
In this quote, Carol S. Dweck emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset in organizational culture. When companies adopt this philosophy, employees feel more empowered and committed to their work, and they benefit from increased support for innovation and teamwork, leading to a more productive and dynamic work environment.
Themes
Growth MindsetEmpowermentCollaborationInnovationOrganizational Support
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting focused on improving project outcomes, this quote can be used to inspire team members to embrace innovation.
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In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you're not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn't need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.
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Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.
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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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