Do you have a growth mindset?

“Some people have a growth mindset, which means they hold an internal belief that their talents and intelligence can be developed from hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. Others have a fixed mindset, which means they believe that their abilities are innate and cannot be changed much, if at all.”

This quote is from Emily Ryan’s article “Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset – What Do They Really Mean?”

She says that “those with a growth mindset are more likely to take on new challenges and learn new skilMovils, leading to career advancement and personal growth. They are also more likely to collaborate with others and seek out feedback, which can lead to improved performance and better relationships with colleagues.”

Cynthia Zeito’s Presentation on Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets

I’ve been familiar with the concept of growth vs. fixed mindsets for many years. Recently, I attended a presentation on this topic by my colleague Cynthia Zeito, a Certified Transformational Mindset Coach. She is pictured with me in the photo accompanying this post.

According to Cynthia, when someone has a growth mindset, they:

  • “View challenges as opportunities vs. obstacles – willing to step out of their comfort zone.
  • Embrace criticism as constructive feedback rather than see it as negative.
  • Focus on the process vs. the end result and consider each step forward to be progress.
  • Are inspired by the success of others rather than feel threatened or envious.
  • Are continually learning and improving and have a thirst to expand their skills and abilities.
  • Adapt to change rather than resist it and are flexible and resilient despite challenges.
  • Maintain a healthy attitude despite setbacks.”

Growth Mindset and Use of Social Media

Cynthia’s observations resonated with me. They got me thinking about how I help others to develop their growth mindsets.

For example, some of my clients tell me they hate social media, or proudly say, “I don’t do social media.” This approach reflects a fixed mindset: They are set in their ways and don’t see the point of social media.

Yet, they realize social media can be a valuable tool in their marketing activities. My role is to encourage them to adopt a more positive attitude toward social media, especially when marketing their business.

I tell them that they don’t have to continually post on social media, especially on LinkedIn. They can post as little as once or twice a week. The point is to share posts, articles, and comments that provide valuable information and perspectives.

About Joyce

Joyce Feustel helps people, especially those age 55 and up, become more effective users of social media, especially LinkedIn and Facebook. She works with business owners, business development professionals, business consultants, job seekers, and others. Find her at www.boomerssocialmediatutor.com.

 

 

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