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Ever since Carol Dweck first published her book on Growth Mindset in 2006, the focus on this topic has continued to grow. Today, it has become a trait that most employers are looking for in prospective applicants, not to mention what they are looking for in their existing employees. So, not understanding what it is and how to incorporate it into your behavior is a significant career misstep.<\/p>\n

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What is Growth Mindset and Why Does it Matter?<\/h3>\n

In a\u00a0recent New York Times article<\/a>, Erik Vance described \u201cresiliency\u201d as the single most important factor in raising successful children. That\u2019s because the ability to assess a problem, understand how it\u2019s preventing you from reaching your goal and return to the table even after a failure, has been proven, time and again, to be one of the most common skills among adults who describe themselves as \u201csuccessful\u201d and \u201chappy\u201d.<\/p>\n

In a lot of ways, a growth mindset – shorthand for a group of soft skills that include learning from failures, creative problem solving, empathy, and the ability to take ownership, etc. – is synonymous. It’s the learned ability to \u201cthrive when presented with challenges\u201d. Not just to overcome adversity but to make it a core guidepost in your learning process.<\/p>\n

It’s also one of the most important but least talked about career skills for top employers; particularly in the technology space and amongst those looking to accomplish technology-focused objectives. That\u2019s because, with so many new technically trained workers entering the sector, the success of these organizations increasingly boils down to their ability to \u201cfail fast and iterate quickly\u201d, rather than implement one particular technical solution over another. Hiring and promotion in the space, especially for those in the upper ranks of management, therefore, are increasingly influenced by the ability to understand and lead large teams of technical experts to overcome big challenges at scale.<\/p>\n

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The Most Important Tenets of a Growth Mindset<\/h3>\n

In its basic form, Growth Mindset is centered on the belief that intelligence and learning can be developed and improved at virtually any time and with any subject. If someone has a growth mindset, they have a positive attitude towards learning and their ability to progress and achieve.\u202fThose who possess a growth mindset are said to rise to challenges and learn from their\u202fmistakes, rather than feel distressed and defeated if they are unable to do or understand something.<\/p>\n

To better grasp the aspects of a Growth Mindset, it can be helpful to consider the opposite, which is referred to as a Fixed Mindset. Those with a Fixed Mindset believe intelligence and abilities are static. As such, an attempt to learn a new skill is largely a waste of time. Not just because the desired skill won\u2019t be acquired, but because the failures that accompany the efforts will expose one\u2019s weaknesses and incompetence.<\/p>\n

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What Does Growth Mindset Look Like in Real World Scenarios?<\/h3>\n

The reason employers are increasingly looking for those with a Growth Mindset is because these individuals are consistently moving forward and upward, and they bring their employer along for the ride. Compare the employee who is excited to take on a new assignment or responsibility to the employee who prefers to stay within their comfort zone. Compare the employee who fails fast and identifies and implements solutions to the employee who maintains the status quo over an extended period of time.<\/p>\n

In the real world, those with a Growth Mindset are learning, growing, testing their limits, trying new things, and exploring new solutions. On this amazing journey, failures and mistakes are simply part of the learning process, propelling you closer to the finish line.<\/p>\n

In the real world, those with a Growth Mindset are those who:<\/p>\n