MINDSET REALLY MATTERS

<p class=ql-align-justify>Carol Dweck in her international bestseller <em>Mindset: The New Psychology Success</em> pointed out that a growth mindset is essential for success.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>In <strong><em>Mindset Matters: How Mindset Shifts unlock Extraordinary Leadership D</em></strong>ave van der Merwe discuss <strong><em>25 mindset shifts</em></strong> required to be an extraordinary leader in the South African context.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Mindset is a perspective attitude philosophy outlook orientation or words. Mindset is a choice ‎about how you respond to life and the daily challenges the world throws at you. Mindset requires ‎action in every crucial moment of life. You can either react or choose your response.‎ Given that mindset has the potential to unlock substantial value it is crucial leadership capability. Your mindset choices can make a tremendous difference and change the live of others.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The author offers practical steps to move into a positive mindset through case studies stories and tools that can shift your mindset. That can lead to extraordinary leadership that unlock true potential of their followers. </p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Some of the mindset shifts discussed are:</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><ul><li>From self centered to human centered. </li><li>From lack of appreciation to giving recognition. </li><li>From disconnected and misaligned to shared purpose and alignment. </li><li>From stifling talent and limiting people to nurture talent and unlocking potential.</li><li>From stagnation and missing opportunities to open- minded curios and innovation.</li></ul><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>In a country where negativity and pessimism are rife leaders with a positive and growth mindset can really make a difference in the organisations they serve.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p>This book is for all leaders and prospective leaders whether in business NGOs Schools Educational Institutions and Society at large.</p>