Join Guy Kawasaki, Author and Chief Evangelist at Canva, Dr. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management, and John R. Miles, Founder & CEO of PASSION STRUCK, as they explore leadership strategies for 2025. Kawasaki emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset in turning challenges into opportunities. Edmondson highlights the significance of psychological safety and embracing intelligent failures to foster innovation. Miles offers a transformative framework for unlocking intrinsic motivation and leading with intention, setting the stage for breakthrough leadership.
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Growth Mindset Advice
Embrace a growth mindset, believing in your ability to learn and grow.
Don't let negativity or lack of formal training hold you back; if you want to do something, pursue it.
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Kawasaki's Late-Life Hobbies
Guy Kawasaki took up ice hockey at 44 and surfing at 60, demonstrating a growth mindset.
He credits Carol Dweck's "Mindset" book for inspiring him to embrace new challenges despite his age.
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Julia Child's Career Change
Julia Child transitioned from working for the OSS (CIA predecessor) to becoming a renowned chef in her mid-30s.
This career change demonstrates adaptability and embracing new opportunities.
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In this book, Carol S. Dweck introduces the concept of two mindsets: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. People with a fixed mindset believe their abilities are static, while those with a growth mindset believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Dweck shows how these mindsets influence success in school, work, sports, and personal relationships. She also discusses how to adopt a deeper, truer growth mindset, and how this can transform individual and organizational cultures. The book emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning from failures, and embracing challenges as key components of the growth mindset[1][2][5].
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Julia Child
Louisette Bertholle
Simone Beck
This groundbreaking cookbook, written by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle, is a definitive guide to French cuisine for American readers. Published in two volumes, the first in 1961 and the second in 1970, it includes 781 recipes that range from historic Gallic masterpieces to simple dishes like spring-green peas. The book emphasizes accurate instructions, measurements, and authenticity, with over 100 instructive illustrations to guide readers. It breaks down French cooking into logical sequences of themes and variations, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned cooks. The success of this book led to Julia Child's television career and significantly influenced American culinary culture[2][4][5].
Leading with Vulnerability
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Amy C. Edmondson
Passion Struck
John Miles
If You Want to Write
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Brenda Ulan
Leadership in 2024 was challenging, and 2025 promises to be even more demanding. With economic pressures, hybrid work complexities, and the rapid rise of AI, the expectations for leaders have never been higher. But the good news is we've packed the best leadership advice from 2024 into one powerhouse episode, giving you the tools to thrive in the year ahead. In this episode, Guy Kawasaki, Author & Chief Evangelist at Canva, kicks things off by sharing how a growth mindset and resilience can help leaders tackle challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities. Dr. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management, reveals why creating psychological safety and embracing “intelligent failures” is the key to innovation and team trust. Finally, John R. Miles, Founder & CEO of PASSION STRUCK, wraps it up with his next-level framework for mindset and behavior shifts, showing leaders how to unlock intrinsic motivation and lead with intention. Get all the insights you need to lead with confidence, inspire your team, and make 2025 your breakthrough year.
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