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 | 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...