The document discusses the concepts of fixed and growth mindsets as defined by Carol Dweck, highlighting the differences in approaches to learning and performance. A fixed mindset focuses on innate talent and avoiding mistakes, while a growth mindset emphasizes dedication, practice, and learning from challenges. Additionally, the document emphasizes the impact of feedback, advocating for process-oriented praise that fosters resilience and continuous improvement.

1. Performance
Mindsets
Consulting
Growth Mindset
Source: Carol Dweck
Goal is to Look Smart Goal is to Learn
Fixed Mindset
(INATE TALENT)
Growth Mindset
(DEDICATION & PRACTICE)
Reject tasks where might
make a mistake
Seek out challenging
tasks
Conceal problems/errors Open about mistakes
Ego connected to performance
(develops vulnerability)
Ego connected to effort
(develops resilience)
Fail to live up to potential –
Performance plateaus early
Improvements in performance
seen consistently over time
Developed with performance
praise and feedback
Developed with process or
effort praise and feedback
Feedbackfocussedonhowpeople
applythemselvesonthejob
Feedbackfocussedonwhatisachieved
andhowintelligentpeopleare