The Power of the Learning Mindset

How the Best Leaders Foster Curiosity, Develop Innovative Teams, and Achieve Exponential Growth

By: Lilian Ajayi Ore, Marshall Goldsmith, Eric Schurenberg (Foreword By) - introduction

Narrated by: Sanya Simmons

In an era of rampant technological change and economic upheaval, The Power of the Learning Mindset is a guidebook to open up new paths to career advancement by cultivating a new approach to adaptability, curiosity, and resilience. In this book, award-winning international scholar, speaker, and executive Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore and Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith reveal new, research-proven pedagogical techniques to succeed in the modern workplace, along with the tools you need to inculcate not only the ability to learn and adapt but also the passion that leads to exponential growth.

Drawing on the expertise of the authors, this book explores topics such as:

• Tools and processes enabled by emerging research and human motivational theories, and how to separate real value from ephemeral trends
• The importance of soft skills, including emotional intelligence, in becoming a respected, effective leader
• Mindsets around learning, leadership, and coaching prowess
• Our past, present, future, and desired future selves, and how to enjoy the journey as one evolves into the next

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