by stuartferster | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Skills, Leadership Traits, Stuart Ferster
When you think of grit, a tough cowboy from the old west might come to mind. Though the cowboys on the screen demonstrated grit, it’s more than just a tough guy act. It’s about the approach a person takes to life. Grit is defined as a personality trait...
by stuartferster | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Stuart Ferster
One thing many people have in common is that they’re not too comfortable with asking for a raise at work. It may have been years since you last asked, or perhaps you’ve never asked before. Initiating this conversation with your manager can be challenging...
by stuartferster | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Company Culture, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Skills, Leadership Traits, Stuart Ferster
Mike Tyson once famously said, “everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” That idea is true in every walk of life. It doesn’t take a great leader to keep everyone on the same page and moving towards the goal when everything is going...
by stuartferster | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Company Culture, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Traits, Stuart Ferster
No doubt, the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked unparalleled economic devastation on a global level that no one has seen in three generations. When this pandemic struck, many businesses were at risk of flatlining, and only through government intervention were they saved....
by stuartferster | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Skills, Leadership Traits, Stuart Ferster
First coined by Carol S. Dweck more than 30 years ago, growth mindset is one of two mindsets that Dweck believes drives people’s lives, the other one being the fixed mindset. Having a growth mindset means embracing challenges, and persisting in the face of...
by stuartferster | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Leadership Skills, Stuart Ferster
Introduction Knowledge is a significant asset for anyone to have; it is an investment that can’t easily be taken away by anyone. Humanity has developed an extensive amount of technology throughout history. As a person learns more, they begin to find solutions to...