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Happier At Work®

249: Embracing Failure and a Growth Mindset with Kelly McDonald

Mar 28, 2025
48:35

Do you want to embrace a growth mindset and curate more diverse perspectives at work?

In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I spoke to Kelly McDonald, a seasoned speaker, author, and consultant. With over two decades of experience, Kelly dives deep into the importance of diverse thinking and a growth mindset in fostering a thriving workplace culture. She shares her journey from a corporate professional favour to becoming a recognised authority on leadership, marketing, and culture, revealing how embracing diversity and inclusion can significantly boost both employee satisfaction and business success.

Kelly sheds light on the essential interplay between customer experience and workplace culture, emphasising the competitive edge that businesses gain by treating their employees and customers right. She also discusses the value of inclusive hiring practices and how organisations can truly thrive by fostering a culture where failure is seen as a pathway to learning.

The main points include:

  • The advantages of marketing and selling to people "not like you."
  • How an inclusive workplace culture can lead to greater business success.
  • The relationship between employee happiness and organisational culture.
  • Exploring how diverse thinking drives innovation and business growth.
  • Strategies for cultivating a culture where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity.

This episode will help you discover how you can create a happier, more inclusive, and successful work environment.

Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!


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Previous Episodes:

Episode 122: Cultivating a mindset for success with Brennan Jacoby

Episode 288: Fostering Genuine Curiosity and Building Trust at Work with Julie Pham


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