Why have one winning attribute when you can have two?
In the pursuit of success, two powerful attributes, Positive Intelligence and Growth Mindset, combine to offer distinct but complementary pathways to success.
Positive Intelligence empowers us to channel positivity and emotional resilience. It equips us with the tools to face adversity with a resilient spirit, manage stress with grace, and cultivate a dynamic outlook that thrives amidst challenges. By nurturing emotional agility and optimism, Positive Intelligence enhances our mental and emotional well-being, allowing us to lead with poise in the face of adversity.
A growth mindset shapes how we navigate challenges and seize opportunities. The Growth Mindset, introduced in 1990 by psychologist Carol Dweck, teaches that abilities and intelligence can be cultivated through effort, learning, and dedication. It views failure as a steppingstone to success and fuels an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth.
When these two attributes are present, they synergistically combine to act as rocket fuel for unlocking your full potential to achieve success.
Following are 7 ways this winning combination synergistically contributes to your success:
1. Embracing Challenges: Both Positive Intelligence and a Growth Mindset encourage us to welcome challenges. Positive Intelligence equips us with emotional resilience, helping us navigate challenges with optimism and grace. A Growth Mindset bolsters our confidence to confront challenges head-on, viewing them as avenues for growth rather than obstacles.
2. Fueling Resilience: Positive Intelligence and a Growth Mindset mutually reinforce our resilience. A positive outlook, which is cultivated by Positive Intelligence, increases our ability to recover from setbacks; while a belief in the potential for growth, cultivated by a Growth Mindset, fortifies our determination to persevere through adversity. Therefore, you never give up!
3. Cultivating Adaptability: In the face of change (which is constant), both attributes emphasize adaptability. Positive Intelligence trains us to respond positively to shifts, maintaining composure and finding opportunity amidst upheaval. A Growth Mindset encourages us to embrace change as a chance to learn, grow, and reinvent ourselves.
4. Foster Learning: A Growth Mindset’s foundation in continuous learning resonates with Positive Intelligence’s pursuit of personal growth. Both attributes spark an insatiable hunger for knowledge, pushing us to explore new horizons, acquire new skills, and consistently refine our abilities.
5. Build Stronger Relationships: Positive Intelligence nurtures emotional intelligence, enhancing our ability to understand and connect with others. A Growth Mindset reinforces these relationships by fostering humility and openness, recognizing that learning from others enriches our own growth journey.
6. Amplify Innovation: A Growth Mindset’s focus on experimentation and adaptation aligns with Positive Intelligence’s penchant for creativity. This combination sparks innovation as we leverage our emotional resilience and growth-oriented mindset to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories.
7. Navigate Success with Grace: Both concepts prepare us to handle success gracefully. Positive Intelligence ensures that we remain grounded and humble in triumph. A Growth Mindset propels us to view achievements as milestones on an ongoing journey of growth, keeping us hungry for more. Wouldn’t all of humanity, not just business, benefit from more grace.
Positive Intelligence and a Growth Mindset, though distinct, are highly complementary attributes that will propel you to success. Together, they empower us to navigate challenges, embrace change, and amplify our potential for growth. As we cultivate emotional resilience, nurture a passion for learning, and evolve with adaptability, positive intelligence and a growth mindset synergistically drives forward to success.
Dr. Patty Ann
