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Why Fixed And Growth Mindset Matter In The Workplace

How we see ourselves and others significantly influences our success in education, work, career development, and business.

Larry G. Maguire
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10 min readSep 1, 2024

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Fixed and Growth Mindset addresses the state of mind psychologist Carol Dweck suggests is critical to success in life and work. How we perceive ourselves and our abilities can significantly influence our success in education, work, career development, and business. In her groundbreaking work on motivation, Dweck introduced these concepts of fixed and growth mindsets and shed light on how these mindsets shape our behaviour, learning, and achievement.

This article delves into Dweck’s mindset theory with a specific focus on its applications in the workplace. We will explore how adopting a growth mindset can foster continuous learning, enhance employee engagement, and drive innovation within organisations. Additionally, we will address common misconceptions and flawed applications of Dweck’s theory that can hinder its effectiveness. By understanding the power and limitations of Dweck’s Mindset theory, leaders and employees can harness this knowledge to create more resilient, adaptive, and high-performing teams.

Throughout this article, you’ll find insights into how mindsets impact professional development…

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Articles on the psychology of human performance. Learn how to develop the psychological skills you need for effective performance in work and sport.

Larry G. Maguire
Larry G. Maguire

Written by Larry G. Maguire

Work Psychologist & lecturer writing on the human relationship with work | Unworking | Future of Work | Leadership | Wellbeing | Performance | larrygmaguire.com

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