Leading With Growth Mindset with Andre Vasquez

Leading with growth mindset takes a certain amount of willingness to be vulnerable. Why? Because it means you own your mistakes. This isn’t easy in a society dominated by fixed mindset, which feeds the idea that if you make a mistake then you ARE a mistake. Fixed mindset leads to constantly trying to prove good enough because of a believe that we are born a certain way and cannot change. Thus, everything is an indication of our inherent being. Growth mindset is a belief that you can cultivate qualities. It feeds the idea that mistakes are opportunities because you can always learn to do better. Many current leadership trainings emphasize growth mindset and the term has become a bit of a buzz word but what it look like in a leader? In this episode of Unlimited, the podcast, I invited Andre Vasquez, Alderperson of the 40th Ward in Chicago to join me in a conversation that emphasizes what it looks like to lead with growth mindset in life and government. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Owning your mistakes and making living amends Authentically and imperfectly showing up Normalizing self-doubt Playing to your strengths Owning your present moment Being an activist outside and then inside the system Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram AND don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Greene The Esra Klein Show: Your Success Probably Didn’t Come from Merit Alone – interview with Tressie McMillian 40th Ward Office Spotify Playlist CONNECT WITH ANDRE VASQUEZ: 40th Ward Website Instagram Facebook CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Facebook Instagram Get email updates! Work with Valerie! Send us Fan Mail Support the show