Mindset Really Matters

Carol Dweck in her international bestseller, Mindset: The New Psychology Success, pointed out that a growth mindset is essential for success.

In Mindset Matters: How Mindset Shifts unlock Extraordinary Leadership, Dave van der Merwe discuss 25 mindset shifts required to be an extraordinary leader in the South African context.

Mindset is a perspective, attitude, philosophy, outlook, orientation or words. Mindset is a choice âabout how you respond to life and the daily challenges the world throws at you. Mindset requires âaction in every crucial moment of life. You can either react or choose your response.â 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.

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.

Some of the mindset shifts discussed are:

• From self centered to human centered. 
• From lack of appreciation to giving recognition. 
• From disconnected and misaligned to shared purpose and alignment. 
• From stifling talent and limiting people to nurture talent and unlocking potential.
• From stagnation and missing opportunities to open- minded curios and innovation.

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.

This book is for all leaders and prospective leaders whether in business, NGOs, Schools, Educational Institutions and Society at large.