In this book, David Yeager presents groundbreaking research on motivating young people between the ages of 10 and 25. He challenges the conventional 'incompetence model' of adolescent behavior, which views young people as lacking in maturity, self-control, and decision-making ability. Instead, Yeager introduces the social belonging theory, emphasizing that young people are driven by a deep need for social connection and belonging. The book explains how adults can adopt a 'mentor mindset' by validating young people’s perspectives, asking them questions, being transparent about their beliefs and goals, and holding them to high standards. This approach has been shown to reduce various behavior problems, including school dropout, unhealthy eating, stress, and mental health issues. Yeager's work provides a constructive and hopeful perspective on adolescent development, offering actionable insights for educators, parents, and mentors to create environments that foster motivation, resilience, and success[2][3][5].
What does parenting have to teach us about leadership? How can we help raise the next generation to be the best they can be? It’s a topic our hosts–parents themselves!–are endlessly curious about and this week they’re joined by psychology professor and expert in the science of motivating young people, David Yeager. David’s "mentor mindset" approach explains why the best leaders are neither drill sergeants nor helicopter parents, but rather a coach who believes in his players too much to let them be mediocre. Whether you're raising a teen on an emotional rollercoaster, managing a TikTok-obsessed workforce, or just trying to understand why your toddler needs a philosophical debate to get her pants on, this episode is a lesson in cultivating well-adjusted ambition on any kind of team.
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Show Notes:
(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys
(00:02:26) The Power of Mindset Interventions
(00:03:55) Meeting Dr. David Yeager
(00:05:51) The Influence of Chip Engelland
(00:08:18) Mentor Mindset Leadership
(00:11:05) Chip's Unique Coaching Philosophy
(00:12:56) Building Trust with Young Players
(00:15:57) Personal Development in the NBA
(00:24:27) Harnessing Stress for Success
(00:34:22) Sweaty Palms and Football Anxiety
(00:35:41) The Concept of Status Precariousness
(00:39:47) Adolescent Predicament and Social Value
(00:41:24) Parenting Challenges and Respect
(00:42:43) Mentor Mindset in Parenting
(00:50:56) Performance Evaluations and Mentor Mindset
(00:55:37) Grocery Store Management and Employee Motivation
(01:06:00) The Power of Do-Overs in Parenting
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