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Making Positive Psychology Work

Can You Thrive When Times Are Tough? Podcast with Dr. Dan Diamond

Oct 29, 2020
Dan Diamond, Director of the Medical Triage Unit during Hurricane Katrina, shares his insights on thriving under pressure. He discusses how mindsets of victim, bystander, and thriver shape our experiences, emphasizing the importance of power and purpose in enhancing performance. Listeners will learn practical strategies to cultivate a thriver mindset at work, as well as tips for leaders to uplift their teams during tough times. Dan also highlights the need for self-care while helping others and the value of uncomfortable conversations for growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cultivating a thriver's mindset through power and purpose enhances performance and well-being, even in challenging circumstances.
  • Leaders can facilitate the transition to a thriver mindset in teams by encouraging open discussions and self-reflection on emotional experiences.

Deep dives

Understanding the Thriver's Mindset

The concept of a Thriver's Mindset revolves around how people respond differently to crises. During Hurricane Katrina, Dan Diamond observed that some individuals, despite losing everything, managed to remain resilient and proactive while others fell into victimhood. This led to his exploration of mindsets defined by two dimensions: power and purpose. Those with an external locus of control, feeling powerless, tend to become victims, while those embracing power and purpose become thrivers who actively seek to make a difference.

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