Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

4 Mindsets Proven To Radically Improve Your Life w/ Ryan Gottfredson

Jul 2, 2024

54:16

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Ryan Gottfredson, mindset researcher, discusses the 4 key mindsets for success in life and leadership. Topics cover fixed vs. growth mindsets, prevention vs. promotion mindsets, and inward vs. outward mindsets. The podcast explores how these mindsets impact behavior, relationships, and fear. Strategies for developing a growth mindset and building success are highlighted.

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Mindsets impact behavior in life and work, focus on positive shifts.

Reflect on biases, promote growth mindset for enhanced relationships and leadership.

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The Power of Mindsets in Shaping Success

Mindsets play a crucial role in shaping success and leadership. Author Ryan Gottfriedson explores how mindsets impact various aspects of life and work. By discussing fixed vs. growth mindsets, prevention vs. promotion mindsets, closed vs. open mindsets, and inward vs. outward mindsets, he highlights how each influences behavior and decisions. Through examples like decision-making in soccer shootouts and interactions with homeless individuals, the importance of adopting positive mindsets is emphasized.

Intro

3min

Significance of Mindsets in Leadership Development

20min

Exploring Prevention and Promotion Mindsets

5min

Cultivating a Culture of Creativity and Innovation

2min

Exploring Inward and Outward Mindsets

15min

Exploring the Power of Journaling and Learning from Andrew Carnegie's Story

2min

Reflections on Mindsets and Self-Growth

2min

Research has shown 4 mindset pairs as recurring themes for success in life and leadership:

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Closed vs. Open Mindset
Prevention vs. Promotion Mindset
Inward vs. Outward Mindset

By looking into the science of how these mindsets show up in our lives we can build a more robust approach to success and happiness. These mindsets affect how we show up, how easy we are to get on with, and our relationship with fear.

Ryan Gottfredson PhD is a researcher, author and consultant who helps leaders develop their skills and success.

He joins the show to discuss his research and work for his book on the mindsets for success for leaders and in all life.

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Recommended Books:

Mindset - Carol Dweck
The Effective Executive - Peter Drucker
You are a Bad Ass at Making Money - Jen Sicero
Leadership and Self-Deception - Arbinger Institute

See Arbinger Institute interview on the show here - How to Stop Self-Deception and Narrow-Minded Thinking

Ryan Gottfredson

Website - RyanGottfredson.com
Book - Success Mindsets

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Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
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Newsletter - Expansive Thinking

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mindsets and Behaviour

02:40 The Power of Mindsets in Leadership

04:54 Understanding Non-Conscious Automatic Processes

08:46 The Four Sets of Mindsets

09:56 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

11:34 Closed vs. Open Mindset

15:21 Can Growth Mindset fix other mindset problems

22:49 Prevention vs. Promotion Mindset

29:51 Inward vs. Outward Mindset

35:45 Brene Brown rising Strong and how we see homeless people

41:29 Coaching Techniques and Mindset Shifts

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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

4 Mindsets Proven To Radically Improve Your Life w/ Ryan Gottfredson