MasterMinds@Work - Changing the Mindset for Growth and Development

Developing a Growth Mindset

Why is it that some people seem to shine in any sphere in which they choose to exert themselves, and others cannot manage even a glimmer despite obvious talent? Research shows that it’s the way that they think about their ability that really counts. Most of those who have achieved greatness, to use Shakespeare’s phrase, have worked extremely hard to get there. But they believed that they could achieve, and worked hard to do so.

There are two ways to view intelligence or ability:

• The ability is fixed or ingrained – in other words, we are born with a certain level of ability and we cannot change that. This is called a fixed mindset.

• We can develop our ability through hard work and effort. This is called a growth mindset.