Mindset is enormously powerful and affects motivation, aspiration and achievement. A coachee’s mindset will impact the success of a coaching conversation; a coach’s mindset will also impact the success of a coaching conversation.
Some people see talents, skills and ability as fixed assets; things they were largely born with and which are mostly fixed in their extent. That is, you either have it or you don’t. This is known as a fixed mindset.
People with a fixed mindset may view themselves as entitled or superior. They tend to see failure as an indicator of lacking ability or talent; as meaning they are no longer clever, creative, talented, etc. Hence they will be less likely to take on challenges and risks. People with a fixed mindset tend to underperform. (Carol Dweck, 2008)
insium's newsletter on leadership: September, 2015
Written by geoff Tuesday, 29 September 2015 00:00
“The average describes, while the best prescribes. Studying the best makes excellence accessible to all of us.” Tal Ben-Shahar
- How do you make excellence accessible for yourself and for those you lead and interact with?
- What questions are you asking?