Learn about the impact of mindset on networking, with a focus on the growth vs. fixed mindset. Discover the importance of motivation and relationship maintenance in building successful professional networks. Gain insights on how a growth mindset can help individuals embrace diversity in the modern workplace.
Networking challenges stem from mindset differences - fixed mindset sees networking traits as innate, while growth mindset emphasizes effort and relationships.
Growth mindset promotes diversity acceptance in organizations, whereas fixed mindset may lead to homogeneous networks unconsciously forming.
Deep dives
Understanding Networking Challenges
Networking is often deemed crucial for professional success, yet many struggle with its execution. Ko Ko Wabara's research delves into the psychological motivations behind networking difficulties. While the importance of expanding networks is widely acknowledged, the actual act of networking poses obstacles for individuals. Negative sentiments such as feeling inauthentic or ineffective pervade many people's networking experiences, prompting Wabara to investigate the origins of these emotions.
The Significance of Mindsets in Networking
Wabara explores the impact of fixed and growth mindsets on individuals' networking perceptions and behaviors. Fixed mindset individuals tend to view networking traits like charm and charisma as innate qualities, leading to feelings of inadequacy. In contrast, those with a growth mindset emphasize effort and investment in relationships, enabling a more positive approach to networking challenges.
Embracing Diversity Through Growth Mindset
Beyond networking, Wabara links mindset theories to diversity acceptance within organizations. Fixed mindset individuals may unconsciously gravitate towards homogeneous networks, while growth mindset individuals demonstrate openness to diverse relationships. By fostering a growth mindset, organizations can enhance inclusivity and facilitate the construction of diverse professional networks.
Professionals are often told – and mostly convinced – that networking is good for their careers. However, the challenge is plugging the knowing-doing gap. How can people build and manage their networks more effectively? What makes individuals more or less motivated to network?
In this podcast, Ko Kuwabara, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, explains how mindsets can affect peoples' motivation to network. He discusses networking through the lens of a growth vs. fixed mindset – a concept popularised by psychologist Carol S. Dweck.
He also discusses how as the modern workplace becomes increasingly diverse, a growth mindset can help members of an organisation better embrace diversity.
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