Utilizing a Growth Mindset: Win When They Say You Won’t with Daphne E. Jones

from Start With A Win · host Adam Contos

Raised by immigrants who came to America to pursue the dream, Daphne received one message at home and a very different message in school. In school, she was told that as a black woman, she would not be successful in business. But at home, her mother taught her the importance of embracing a mindset that broke through limitations imposed on her by other people and broken systems. Daphne chose to reject seeds of misdirection and believed she could do anything she set her mind to. She built her own success story by learning from each experience and honing her skills for optimum performance. Through her own experiences of breaking through type casting and prejudice in the world of technology and business, Daphne now coaches women to serve on executive boards and excel in leadership, despite the challenges of inequality they face daily. She takes a communal approach, teaching that prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion is best for all people and businesses. When one person succeeds, everyone succeeds. In this way, Daphne’s leadership is a powerful reminder that the work being done today leaves an impact for those who come after. Transformation is a result of shifting to a mindset that embraces challenges and uses them as fuel for building a life of influence.Main TopicsDaphne’s humble beginnings as an administrative assistant (02:50)Daphne credits her success to lessons from her mother (05:24)Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset (07:35)The role of giving back in leadership (09:58)Daphne’s experience being a black woman in the technology industry (12:20)Improving equality for people in organizations (16:50)Four steps for changing your life as outlined in Daphne’s book (20:15) Connect with Daphne:https://www.daphneejones.com/https://www.instagram.com/destinysdoor/https://twitter.com/DaphneEJonesConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEOhttps://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

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With over thirty years of experience in general management and executive level roles at major corporations such as IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and General Electric, Daphne E. Jones uses the story of her humble beginnings to inspire others in business leadership. Named one of the most influential women by the National Diversity Council, Daphne is a shining example of utilizing a growth mindset to accomplish big dreams.

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