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In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive into Carol Dweck’s bestselling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success to explore how a growth mindset can transform the way entrepreneurs and leaders think, lead, and build successful businesses.

Together, they unpack how adopting a growth mindset—versus a fixed mindset—can fuel innovation, improve decision-making, and strengthen team culture in your business. Whether you’re running a startup, managing a growing team, or simply want to be a better leader, this episode offers practical strategies to lead with resilience and long-term impact.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• 00:00 Introduction to the growth mindset and why it matters for leaders
• 02:09 Fixed vs. growth mindset – how your beliefs shape your business success
• 05:02 The power of “yet” – a game-changer for personal and team development
• 08:10 How to reframe failure as an opportunity for growth
• 11:17 Why praising effort and process drives higher performance
• 14:22 How mindsets spread across teams and cultures
• 15:30 The cautionary tale of Enron: what a toxic mindset can do
• 16:14 Microsoft’s transformation under Satya Nadella’s growth mindset leadership
• 17:09 Real-world strategies to instill a growth mindset in your leadership style
• 18:24 Leading through disagreement and negotiation with a growth mindset
• 20:59 Personal reflections on leading with growth from Howard and Harjit
• 24:07 A critical review of Mindset – what holds up and what doesn’t
• 27:35 Actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders

Whether you’re a founder, CEO, startup leader, or small business owner, this episode will help you reframe how you lead and think. If you’re serious about personal growth and leadership development, this is a must-listen.

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