Here's how you can develop a growth mindset to enhance your leadership abilities.

I had a strange advantage when I started my private practice: I was inexperienced. I had been practice for under two years, and my clinical and business skills were still under-developed. Doesn't sound like an advantage? It was - because I knew I had to grow. I was deeply aware of how underprepared I was. I hired coaches, read books, listened to podcasts, talked to people who were further ahead of me. Even as I began to be sought out as an "expert" by my peers, I knew I needed to keep growing and learning. That mindset allowed me to build a practice from scratch, develop an amazing team, and exit in under 8 years...and I'm still growing and learning today!

Receber feedback pode ser desafiador, mas é uma das maneiras mais eficazes de crescer. Encare o feedback como um presente, uma oportunidade de melhorar. Escute atentamente, analise as críticas construtivas e use essas informações para evoluir. Lembre-se: até os maiores líderes precisam de orientação.

Lead by example. Demonstrate a growth mindset in your actions and decisions. Show your willingness to learn from mistakes, embrace challenges, and seek out new learning opportunities. Your behavior sets the tone for your team and encourages them to adopt a similar mindset.

Being "unapproachable" is a slow death to leadership. It's a core red flag that trust isn't there. How do we become approachable? By accepting, inspecting, and implementing the productive feedback of our team. Without defensiveness, arguing, or ego. Now...a skilled leader also has discernment, and is able to decide what feedback is valuable and should be implemented and what can be acknowledged and set aside. But just because you "know", doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't be open to the powerful insights of your team, who have various perspectives, life experiences, and interactions inside and outside of the business.

Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial as you develop a growth mindset. It's about believing in your potential and the potential of your team to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Positivity breeds resilience, which is essential for navigating the complexities of leadership. By staying optimistic, you can motivate your team through tough times and celebrate successes together, reinforcing the belief that effort leads to improvement and success. Encourage a culture of positivity and growth within your team. Emphasize the importance of learning from setbacks and viewing them as opportunities for growth. Celebrate milestones and recognize efforts to maintain momentum and morale.

Uma atitude positiva pode transformar ambientes e inspirar aqueles ao seu redor. Enfrente desafios com otimismo e resiliência. Essa perspectiva não só motiva a equipe, mas também ajuda a encontrar soluções criativas e eficazes para os problemas.

The mindset of a company's leader can make or break the long-term success of the business. For that reason mindset work, while nebulous, is some of the most important work for leaders to do. Think about it this way: The practice is slow. Collections are behind. Appointments are getting cancelled. As the leader, do you get stressed out, frustrated, and defeated? Because guess what? If you do...your team will too. OR, do you stay positive, look for solutions, and try to find the opportunities in the challenges? Again, if this is your approach, your team will follow. The challenge is that response #1 is easy. It comes naturally. It feels good to complain and worry. The positive response requires intention and discipline.

Definir metas claras e alcançáveis é fundamental para qualquer líder. Metas proporcionam direção e foco, e celebrar cada conquista, por menor que seja, é crucial. Isso não apenas mantém a motivação alta, mas também proporciona um senso de realização e progresso contínuo.

While achieving goals is important, focusing solely on outcomes can limit potential. Shift the emphasis to the learning and growth that occur during the process. Celebrate milestones and the lessons learned along the way. This approach promotes a culture where continuous improvement is valued over simply meeting targets.

A reflexão é uma prática poderosa para o desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional. Reserve um tempo para avaliar suas ações, decisões e seus resultados. Pergunte a si mesmo o que funcionou, o que poderia ser melhorado e como pode aplicar essas lições no futuro. Essa prática contínua de autorreflexão reforça a aprendizagem e o crescimento.

By cultivating a growth mindset, leaders can enhance their skills and create a dynamic, resilient, and innovative team environment. Embracing challenges, learning from feedback, and fostering continuous learning are all integral to this process. A growth mindset not only drives personal leadership development but also empowers teams to reach their full potential.

Além dos pontos acima, é vital lembrar da importância da empatia e da autenticidade. Entenda e respeite as emoções e perspectivas de sua equipe. Seja autêntico em suas interações, demonstrando vulnerabilidade e transparência. A liderança eficaz é construída sobre relacionamentos fortes e genuínos.