How to Build a Growth Mindset for Career Success

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In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Guy Kawasaki, renowned author, speaker, and host of the Remarkable People podcast. Guy shares insights from his latest book, Think Remarkable: Nine Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference, and dives into the lessons he’s learned from interviewing some of the world’s most extraordinary minds.

Guy emphasizes the importance of embracing a growth mindset, taking risks, and learning from failure. He also discusses the power of planting many seeds in life and work, as well as the balance between doing remarkable things and being known for them.

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In this episode, Guy discusses:

🌱 Creating a Growth Mindset Culture

→ Guy discusses how to foster continuous learning and innovation.

💪 The Role of Grit and Resilience

→ Why long-term success depends on embracing vulnerability and learning from failure.

🚀 Focus on Doing Remarkable Work

→ Guy explains that doing remarkable things is more important than just appearing remarkable.

💡 Embracing Risk and Taking Many Shots

→ Learn why planting many seeds and taking risks is essential for achieving breakthroughs.

🔮 What advice Guy had for future HR leaders:

“Take a lot of shots and don’t fear failure. You’ll never know which idea will become the next big thing. Focus on doing remarkable work, and the world will notice.”

“Be endlessly curious and always seek to learn. The world is changing fast, and staying adaptable and open to new ideas is what will set you apart as a leader.”

📚 Additional Insights: Cultivating Innovation and Growth in Leadership

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering a culture of continuous learning and strategic risk-taking is essential for leaders aiming to drive meaningful impact. Recent research offers valuable strategies to support this endeavor:

1. Embrace a Growth Mindset for Organizational Success ➝ Research from Stanford University highlights that organizations promoting a growth mindset experience higher levels of employee engagement and innovation. Encouraging continuous learning and resilience enables teams to adapt effectively to change.

2. The Power of Grit and Perseverance ➝ Angela Duckworth's studies reveal that grit—defined as passion and perseverance toward long-term goals—is a significant predictor of success. Leaders who cultivate grit within their teams foster a culture of resilience and sustained effort.

3. Focus on Meaningful Work Over Self-Promotion ➝ Insights from the report suggest that leaders who prioritize impactful work over self-promotion build authentic reputations and trust within their organizations. This approach emphasizes substance over image, leading to lasting influence.

4. Adopt a 'Try Many Things' Approach for Breakthroughs ➝ A McKinsey report indicates that organizations employing a diversified strategy of experimentation are more likely to achieve significant innovations. Encouraging teams to explore multiple avenues can lead to unexpected and valuable outcomes.

5. Balance Visibility with Authenticity ➝ While gaining visibility is important, maintaining authenticity is crucial. Leaders who are genuine in their interactions and decisions build stronger, more trusting relationships with their teams and stakeholders.

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🙏 We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you to Guy Kawasaki for sharing his time, expertise, and vision with our listeners.

Also our episode and series sponsor, Deel and their brilliant team Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang and Dan Westgarth.

None of this would be possible without Shane Kemp, James Elwell, Rio André, Kenneth Browne and the team at HR Leaders and atlas copilot for bringing the podcast to life.

Thank you to our previous guests: Amy Bouque, Katya Laviolette, Vanessa Iloste, Pat Wadors, Parker Mitchell, Nicole Peace, Bill Agostini, Joelle Emerson, Paaras Parker, Luke Wynne, Jon Stross, Larry Emond, Tony Buffum, Jennifer Moore, and many more.

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