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Coaching for Leaders

695: Team Collaboration Supports Growth Mindset, with Mary Murphy

Aug 26, 2024
Mary Murphy, a Professor at Indiana University and founder of the Equity Accelerator, dives into the intricate dance between growth and fixed mindsets within teams. She reveals how team culture can either stifle or elevate a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of collaboration in fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Murphy also challenges the notion that growth cultures lack data focus, advocating for a nuanced approach to competition that aligns incentives for organizational support. Discover strategies to transform performance evaluations into growth opportunities!
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding that everyone has both a fixed and growth mindset allows for more nuanced support in team collaboration and development.
  • Promoting a culture of growth within organizations significantly enhances collaboration, innovation, and overall performance by realigning evaluation processes and incentives.

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Understanding Mindset Complexity

The concept of mindset is often oversimplified into two categories: fixed and growth. However, recent research indicates that everyone possesses both mindsets along a continuum and fluctuates between them depending on various triggers. Moving away from the binary classification allows for a more nuanced understanding of mindset, emphasizing that the environment and social context significantly influence mindset orientation. Recognizing when individuals transition between these mindsets can help foster a more supportive atmosphere for growth and learning.

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