by Ben Hess, Managing Director, ThirdPool Recruiting
This week we’ve been discussing the powerful affects a growth mindset has on your recruiting performance.
While there is still much to learn on this topic, there are some common ways the growth mindset concepts are misapplied in organizations.
Misapplications in business often stem from a common source—overemphasizing effort at the expense of results.
In a recent HBR article, Carol Dweck warns leaders against falling into this trap.
Outcomes matter. Unproductive effort is never a good thing.
It’s critical to reward not just effort but learning and progress, and to emphasize the processes that yield these things, such as seeking help from others, trying new strategies, and capitalizing on setbacks to move forward effectively.
In all of our research, the outcome — the bottom line — follows from deeply engaging in these processes.
If you’re leading an organization or team, don’t give people a pass just because they’re trying hard. Hold them accountable for measurable results.
If you’re an individual contributor, make yourself accountable to someone who will help you achieve measurable progress.
