49. 7 Tips to Cultivate a Growth Mindset- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
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Overview
This is the time. Your two mental coaches are here to pump you up and encourage you to grow more than ever as you prep for a new year. And we're diving headfirst into what it means to have a growth mindset. Whether it's taking on new challenges or flexing those innovation muscles, we can all use some sharpening. Even better, choosing to embrace a growth mindset means you can not only change your story, but rewrite a powerful one moving forward. We're not letting fear hold us back, because your learning, growth + development is where the magic happens. Join us!
“Mindsets give us something to control when the year feels crazy and out of control. These are truths we can lean into.”
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
What do you not understand? Don’t sit on the sidelines
The “I Wish” trigger
7 Tips to Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Cultivating a Growth Mindset within yourself and within your organization
Utilizing a Growth Mindset to transform the events at your organization
Powerful quotes
“Mindsets give us something to control when the year feels crazy and out of control. These are truths we can lean into.” -Jon
“This is an evolved way of looking at yourself. It is about shifting the way you think about yourself and the role you have to play in this world.” -Becky
“So many of us never thought we would be in fundraising. From a fundamental level, we all had to adopt a mindset of growth. You learn, you lean in, you listen, you show up.” -Jon
“It’s about learning how to learn. I’ve noticed that the older you get, the more stuck you get in your ways. We don’t take a step back and see how that is killing our ability to be creative and bold.” -Becky
“You need to embrace this as a culture in your organization.” -Jon
“Fundraising can be competitive. You don’t want it to get in that space. You want to put forth a mindset that everyone is working and growing together.” -Becky
“Events is one of the biggest places that we see a fixed mindset. It is such a limiting space.” -Jon
“Where do you need to develop this? Within yourselves, your colleagues, and your fundraising programs.” -Jon
7 Tips to Develop a Growth Mindset
1. Stay Curious
2. Keep Your Eyes Focused Forward
3. Employ a Bold Vision And Serious Hustle
4. Focus On The Process, Not Just The Results
5. Invest Time In Learning
6. Encourage Community To Share Your Growth Mindset
7. Foster a culture that encourages growth mindset
