Growing and growing...

Are you and those around you continuing to grow?

With the challenges of the past year, I've certainly watched my waistline grow. With a newborn and toddler in my house, I am constantly reminded of how fast and amazing growth is. However, as we get older, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of consistent growth in our lives.

My goal for 2021 is to keep a growth mindset versus a fixed one. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can continue to be developed. Conversely, a fixed mindset is the thought that you can't learn or solve something, that you are only capable of so much. Studies show that students with a growth mindset do better in school, both on projects and tests, so we know it works.

The bad news is that BELIEVING you can do something isn't enough. The belief then drives you to set goals, work hard, and overcome obstacles. That is really the key to success.

So, where do you want to grow?

This isn't a hypothetical question. I'm really asking you. I read an article on LinkedIn that says simply sharing your goals increases the likeliness that you will complete them, so please take a second to respond. In fact, for every person that replies, I'll donate $3 to the charity of my choice.

I'll go first.

That growth mindset led me somewhere unexpected — I'm now certified in TriMetrix® EQ, an assessment that combines behavioral style, motivators, and emotional intelligence into one report. I pair it with live, improv-based exercises so the results become something a team actually practices, not just reads. [Learn more about TriMetrix EQ here.]

I've got a lot of work to do, but I know I can do it, because I have a growth mindset!