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Impact of Fixed vs Growth Mindset in Organizations

In: Mind over Matter and Artificial Intelligence

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  • Vidya S. Athota

    (University of Notre Dame Australia)

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This chapter will specifically explore the leaders in organizations that have chosen to analyze their leadership style in the context of fixed and growth mindset. When leaders’ view of the world and employees are static then they do not expect change, and behave according to their static beliefs and assumptions. These assumptions have a significant impact on organizational logistics and growth. Carrying a static mindset that focuses on traits or intelligence may lead to short-term success about ability but ignores the long-term negative impact. When leaders assume that they and others can change, it promotes a growth mindset, which can have a direct impact on organizational productivity. Therefore, it is vital to analyze cognitive patterns and beliefs of leaders. These beliefs influence subordinates’ attitudes and motivation toward work (Rogers, Gilbert, & Whittleworth, 2012). When managers operate with a growth mindset it may positively influence employee motivation, well-being, and positive attitude toward work. Leaders needed to take a proactive role in helping subordinates without labeling them (Dweck in Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House, New York, NY, 2006). This approach has been applied in many Fortune 500 organizations. For example, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, credits a growth mindset in the success of his leadership in Microsoft as well as in its profits. Furthermore, he mentions that growth mindset has positively impacted his personal and family life.

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  • Vidya S. Athota, 2021. "Impact of Fixed vs Growth Mindset in Organizations," Springer Books, in: Mind over Matter and Artificial Intelligence, chapter 0, pages 29-37, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-16-0482-9_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0482-9_3
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