What is a growth mindset and how is it a critical foundation if you want to develop a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence?Helping people in your organization feel comfortable with learning something new can sometimes be a challenge. This can be especially true with more senior leaders who have had success in their careers and might feel uncomfortable struggling with new skills while being out in front.Cultivating organizational growth, learning, and innovation  In this episode, I speak with Carol Dweck about how to develop a growth mindset – personally and in your organization – and her tips to overcome a fixed mindset organizational culture of “genius” where leaders are enforcers of rules rather than enablers of improvement and innovation.About My Guest: Carol DweckCarol Dweck is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and is the bestselling author of “Mindset”, which has sold over 2 million copies globally. Professor Dweck’s work has influenced me personally as a parent, and professionally as a coach, consultant and leader. She is an important link in my own Chain of Learning®.In this episode of Chain of Learning you will learn:
The difference between growth mindset and a fixed mindset
How a growth mindset is the foundation for continuous improvement mindset – a “Lean mindset” – and organizational culture
Carol’s recommendations for how leaders can create an organizational environment that embraces growth, experimentation, and learning from both failures and successes 
How sharing your struggles creating space for a supportive environment for others to share theirs will foster a culture of growth and achievement
The next steps you can take to encourage a growth mindset in your organization and team – and make progress towards being the person you want to become.

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Carol Dweck’s bestselling book “Mindset” 

Carol Dweck’s discussion with Larry Culp at GE Event

Check out Mark Graban's podcast episode from the GE Event: Discussing the GE Lean Mindset Event with Jim Womack, Katie Anderson, and Jamie V Parker  
Watch Katie and Carol’s full discussion on YouTube

Work with Katie – KBJAnderson.com

Follow Katie on LinkedIn 
Watch the GE Lean Mindset videos here
Full Episode Show Notes, Timestamps and Transcript here:http://chainoflearning.com/3In this episode, you can expect to learn:00:00: Introduction to the Podcast00:46: Discussion on Growth Mindset02:00: Reflections on the Lean Mindset event08:52: Reflections from the GE Event10:04: Importance of Continual Improvement14:02: Leadership approach discussed with Larry Culp16:06: Challenges faced by leaders, overcoming the fear of imperfection19:05: Defining a Growth Mindset Culture23:17: The role of Growth Mindset in progressing within an organization24:10: Challenges of implementing a Growth Mindset within an organization25:40: Discussing supportive company culture26:37: Discussing styles of teaching and management30:34: Discussing stepping into the unknown and taking up challenges32:38: Conclusion, reflections and invitation to listeners.