The Transformative Power of Mindsets in Life and Leadership In this episode, an engaging conversation about mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson, a renowned leadership and management professor, author, and mindset expert. The core discussion revolves around the foundational role mindsets play in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and overall success in life, work, and leadership. Gottfredson emphasizes the potential for profound personal and professional transformation through the understanding and shifting of our mindsets. The mindsets He introduces four primary sets of mindsets identified through academic research and discusses the process of ‘vertical development’ as a means of enhancing one’s internal operating system for better outcomes. The four mindset dimensions are: * Fixed Growth * Open Closed * Prevention Promotion * Inward Outward If you take Ryan’s assessment, you’ll find where you stand on each of those dimensions. How to improve your mindset – vertical development The conversation also touches upon the impact of trauma on mindsets, the benefits of mindset-oriented personal development, and practical steps anyone can take to work on their mindsets. Additionally, Gottfredson shares personal anecdotes and insights on overcoming self-protective mindsets for greater productivity and fulfillment, highlighting resources like his mindset assessment and the ‘Success Mindsets’ book. Links * Ryan Gottfredson’s site. * Ryan on LinkedIn. * Ryan’s mindset-related assessments. * Ryan’s book, Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership. * Carol Dweck’s book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, where many of first learned about the growth and fixed mindsets. Time codes for the episode 00:00 Introduction to Mindsets 00:19 The Power of Shifting Mindsets 00:51 Meet the Guest: Ryan Gottfredson 01:14 The Role of Mindsets in Leadership and Management 02:26 Understanding the Concept of Fixed and Growth Mindsets 02:58 The Journey to Shifting Mindsets 03:45 The Neuroscience Behind Mindsets 06:36 The Impact of Mindsets on Success 07:41 The Process of Vertical Development 24:44 The Role of Trauma in Shaping Mindsets 30:21 Practical Steps to Improve Mindsets 32:11 Conclusion and Contact Information The Transformative Power of Mindsets in Life and Leadership In this episode, an engaging conversation about mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson, a renowned leadership and management professor, author, and mindset expert. The core discussion revolves around the foundational role mindsets play in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and overall success in life, work, and leadership. Gottfredson emphasizes the potential for profound personal and professional transformation through the understanding and shifting of our mindsets. The mindsets He introduces four primary sets of mindsets identified through academic research and discusses the process of ‘vertical development’ as a means of enhanci...