Inna Busnita
Growth mindset in Tech hiring: unlocking team potential through collaboration and feedback
#1about 6 minutes
Understanding the growth versus fixed mindset
A growth mindset believes intelligence can be developed, while a fixed mindset sees it as static, often shaped by childhood praise.
#2about 2 minutes
A quick self-assessment for your mindset
Answer five simple questions to determine if you lean more towards a growth or fixed mindset in different situations.
#3about 3 minutes
Exploring the six pillars of mindset
Mindsets are shaped by six key areas: desires, skills, effort, setbacks, feedback, and how you view your peers.
#4about 2 minutes
Learning from famous failures with growth mindsets
Figures like Michael Jordan and Walt Disney demonstrate how overcoming significant setbacks is a hallmark of a growth mindset.
#5about 2 minutes
Applying a growth mindset to tech hiring
In recruitment, a growth mindset improves adaptability, encourages data-driven approaches, and helps foster diversity and inclusion.
#6about 2 minutes
Practical tips for developing your own growth mindset
Shift your thinking through self-awareness, adding the word 'yet' to negative statements, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
#7about 2 minutes
How to foster a growth mindset in your team
Leaders can cultivate a growth mindset by empowering their team, encouraging continuous learning, and establishing a constructive feedback culture.
#8about 3 minutes
Introducing the 'honor your sense' feedback method
The 'honor your sense' approach is a framework for giving feedback that starts with recognizing your initial, authentic desire to speak up.
#9about 2 minutes
The consequences of honoring or betraying your sense
Betraying your initial instinct to give feedback can negatively impact your view of yourself, others, and the world.
#10about 3 minutes
Delivering difficult feedback with a heart at peace
Give feedback only when you are calm and have accepted the potential consequences, ensuring the conversation is constructive.
#11about 4 minutes
How to recognize common feedback defense mechanisms
Learn to identify common defensive reactions like denial, intellectualization, and victimhood to navigate difficult feedback conversations.
#12about 1 minute
Final thoughts on developing a growth mindset
Key takeaways include that mindsets can be developed, flexibility is crucial, and honoring your sense leads to more authentic interactions.
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