246. Experience Vs. Expertise with Eduardo Briceño (Part 2)
Nov 9, 2023
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Join Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox, as he shares insights on transforming mindset into action. He delves into the art of thoughtful responses and the importance of taking pauses before reacting in tough situations. The conversation emphasizes the value of experimentation at work, showcasing how Oracle simplified processes without losing productivity. Eduardo stresses focused improvement, advocating for a learning culture that prioritizes important tasks while fostering curiosity and engagement.
The importance of saying no and prioritizing our well-being and key relationships over constantly saying yes to external requests.
The power of soliciting feedback and creating a learning culture within teams and organizations through frameworks like the 'Five-Star Test' and modeling learning behaviors.
Deep dives
Implementing the Power of Mindset
In this episode, Eduardo Bracino, author of the Performance Paradox, discusses how to turn the growth mindset into action. He emphasizes the importance of the discipline pursuit of intention to improve and the need to respond differently to requests. He suggests strategies such as pausing and snoozing to create space for reflection and better decision-making. Additionally, he shares the importance of saying no, seeking feedback, and building a learning culture within teams and organizations.
The Trade-Off of Saying Yes
Bracino and the host delve into the concept of trade-offs when saying yes to requests. They highlight the consequences of saying yes, such as sacrificing time with loved ones, jeopardizing health and exercise, and neglecting important relationships. They emphasize the need to weigh the immediate impact of saying yes to someone outside our core circle with the long-term consequences of neglecting our well-being and key relationships.
Creating a Culture of Learning
The conversation shifts to tactics for fostering a learning zone. Bracino stresses the importance of soliciting feedback and building a culture where everyone seeks feedback and transparently shares ideas. They discuss frameworks like the 'Five-Star Test' as a tool for gathering feedback from loved ones. They also emphasize the power of experimentation, establishing systems and habits, and modeling learning behaviors to inspire others to engage in the learning process.
Welcome to part two of my conversation with Eduardo Briceño. Eduardo is among other things, the author of The Performance Paradox. It's all about turning the power of mindset into action. If you've ever heard of or been impacted by the growth mindset from Carol Dweck, then this book from Eduardo is about how you can take those ideas and really implement them. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to lead yourself and others to constantly improve and outperform your targets.