How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1059: Finding Peak Performance through Upgraded Emotional Regulation with Ryan Gottfredson
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May 19, 2025 Ryan Gottfredson, a leadership development author and researcher, shares insights on emotional regulation and personal effectiveness. He discusses how upgrading our mindsets can help rewire limiting beliefs and overcome fears. Listeners learn the vital difference between 'doing' and 'being' in personal transformation, emphasizing emotional resilience and self-awareness. Gottfredson highlights the dual nature of stress—both harmful and beneficial—and offers practical strategies like meditation and journaling for better stress management. Tune in for tools that can enhance your growth!
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Failures Reveal Mindset Importance
- Ryan Gottfredson shares his experience of having the knowledge and skills but not achieving success, including failures in basketball, doctoral exams, and being fired.
- These experiences taught him that success depends more on mindset than just skills and knowledge.
Mindset Continuum Explained
- Mindsets range from self-protective to value-creating, influencing how we interact with challenges.
- Fixed mindsets cause self-protection, while growth mindsets encourage embracing learning even at risk of failure.
Value Creation Requires Discomfort
- Heroes are celebrated because they endure short-term discomfort to create value for others.
- Stepping into discomfort is essential for value creation rather than self-protection.
