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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

967: How to Overcome the Fixed Mindset and Create Cultures of Growth with Dr. Mary C. Murphy

Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Mary C. Murphy discusses misconceptions about growth mindsets, optimal mistakes for learning, and triggers of fixed mindsets. She explores creating growth mindset cultures in organizations, emphasizing learning, collaboration, and innovation. The podcast also covers mindset triggers, culture cues, and the power of growth mindsets in entrepreneurial success. Embracing new challenges and pursuing passions are highlighted for personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focusing on mistakes enhances learning and performance, debunking the myth of flawless performance.
  • Cultures of Genius breed competition, while Cultures of Growth prioritize collaboration and development for all individuals.

Deep dives

The Impact of Self-Focus on Work Performance

Focusing on performance goals can lead to cognitive resources being focused on self, resulting in longer task completion times with more mistakes. Mistakes are important for learning and improvement, contradicting flawless performance. The division between self-focus and work can undermine the quality of work produced.

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