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
Most experts and great leaders agree that leaders are made, not born, and that they are made through their own drive for learning and self-improvement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leadership is a skill developed through dedication to learning and self-improvement.
The quote emphasizes the belief that effective leaders are not innate but are cultivated through their commitment to personal development and continuous learning. It highlights the importance of growth mindset, suggesting that anyone can become a leader by fostering their skills and striving to better themselves.
Themes
LeadershipLearningSelf-ImprovementGrowthSkill
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational workshop, to inspire participants to take charge of their development.
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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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I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.
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