When we have the discussion about achievement and having greater success, many times we go straight to tactics and tools as the answer. Or, if we know better, maybe we'll take a look at our vision and mission and see if it needs to be tweaked a bit.One thing we often skip over, however, is our mindset. As we've been learning in the show recently, mindsets can be seen as the lenses we see the world in. And there's a lot of talk about going from negative mindsets to more positive alternatives.Most of the time, though, this has been a bit of nebulous concept. Especially, when we don't know where we're currently at and how we can improve from there.However, in this session, our goal is to bring that conversation down to reality a bit.Our guest, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson, has spent over five years looking at the knowledge and data on what it means to go from good to great when it comes to mindsets. And what he's found is that mindsets can actually be quantifiable. Through his assessment and book, Success Mindsets, we have a way to find out where we're at in our positive and negative mindsets and have a plan to move all our If you've been searching for an assessment to help you get more clarity on where you should go in your self development journey, this is a great place to start.Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

How did Ryan end up in the Organizational Behavior field and later looking at mindsets? 10:06Why does he look at mindsets versus personalities? 13:44What are the four opposing mindsets that we can encounter in the world? 16:57How do the results of Gallup's annual poll on leadership tie into Ryan's research? 21:42How do we as leaders become the better version of ourselves so we can inspire our followers to be their best? 24:04Is there a way to make sure we don't fall into self protective stress and keep in a growth mindset? 26:03What exercises can someone do to keep them in a growth mindset? 29:09Does Ryan feel that his new growth mindset is his new default setting or will he have to continue to reinforce it over time? 32:50What role does a coach play in helping someone improve their mindset? 35:37What benefits can someone expect from reading Ryan's book "Success Mindsets"? 36:43When it comes to the word agile, what does it mean at the individual level? 38:16What has Ryan been doing as part of his pandemic pivot? 41:58How infectious are mindsets when it comes to other people? 43:43What are Ryan's top 3 favorite books he gifts or tells others about? 45:24When you become overwhelmed or unfocused, what does he do? 46:49If he were to run a business or do a job for a day that he's currently not, what would it be? 47:51What's the smallest decision Ryan's made that's had the greatest impact on his life? 48:31How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 49:39

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Ryan Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Kennected (Save $500 on your onboarding call by using this link!)Andy’s Interview of Mel McMahonAoL Interview with Chris TuffViktor Frankl - Man’s Search for Meaning5 Minute Journal AppBonds that Make Us Free - Terry WarnerCreativity Inc - Ed CatmullHigh Performance Habits - Brendon Burchard

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

The Power of the Collective Mindset Report

Introduction to the Digital Mindset Coach

Ryan is Interviewed by Sagi Shrieber

Ryan’s Interview with TJ Hoisington

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