Thread by @MarkVerry_USA

‘Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfil Your Potential’ by Dr Carol Dweck

The “right attitude” you need along with “the right place, right time, right uniform...”

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May #ProfessionalDevelopment

“I don’t divide the world into the weak and the strong, the successes and the failures...I divide the world into the learners and the non learners.” ~ Benjamin Barber

As Army leaders, we are charged with subordinate development. Of all the challenges to this outcome, maybe the most significant is the idea that some Soldiers are incapable of being developed.

Maybe this idea is propagated because the Army has bars, flags, and separations, that some Soldiers are inherently unreachable. It is an easy pitfall to go from administering fair correction or punishment to believing that said Soldier will always deserve it.

But as leaders, our subordinates failures are our failures. (not that you can force them to learn) No, we must use influence in providing them purpose and motivation so that direction is headed and missions are accomplished.

#leadership

Dr. Dweck makes the case for two mindsets: fixed and growth.

A fixed mindset is one that views a persons qualities as unchangeable, set in stone.

A growth mindset is one that see those qualities as able to be developed through ones efforts, and the coaching and mentoring of others.

“Character, heart, the mind of a champion...it’s what comes from the growth mindset with its focus on self-development, self-motivation, and responsibility.”

“Did I win? Did I loose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?” If so, “You may be out scores but you will never loose.” ~ Coach J. Wooden

Dr. Dweck lays out a thorough case for the importance of developing a growth mindset in ones-self and in others. She uses vignettes of both mindsets which I found helpful to identify patters of both in myself.

All Soldiers have a responsibility to develop themselves and others. Yes, some may choose not too, but leaders must never loose the belief that everyone CAN learn, improve, and succeed.

This is highlighted I. ADP 6-22 Ch 6 Develops bit.ly/3fHRvX5

I really enjoyed reading ‘Mindset.’ It is one of those books which I immediately found opportunities to use in my everyday both at work and at home, for myself and with others.

#selfdevelopment
#bettereveryday

#ThankYou you for listening.

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