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Dr. David Yeager: How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance

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The Mentors Dilemma

The mentors dilemma highlights the challenge for leaders to balance criticism and motivation in order to help individuals grow. Leaders struggle between maintaining high standards through criticism, which may crush motivation, or withholding criticism to be supportive, hindering growth. The dilemma is to either be seen as an autocratic dictator or a pushover, both with negative connotations. Research suggests that the solution lies in appealing to high standards while assuring individuals that they are capable of meeting them with the right support. This leadership approach fosters a growth mindset by conveying belief in individuals' potential for growth and pushing them to achieve higher standards.

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