Outward Mindset book Flashcards
According to the outward mindset book, what is the most important trait of a leader?
Humility
Why do leaders fail when setting a vision?
Many leaders say “here is a vision, go execute it.” Humble, good leaders help people see.
According to outward mindset, achievement is driven by what two factors?
- A person’s actions or behaviors, and
- A person’s mindset
What is mindset?
It refers to the way people see and regard the world–how they see circumstances, challenges, opportunities, other people and themselves.
If behaviors drive results, what drives behaviors?
Mindset drives behaviors.
How are ones behaviors informed and shaped?
By mindset
What is more effective? Effective change by focusing on changing mindset or focusing on changing behavior?
Those who concentrate on changing mindset are four times more likely to succeed.
What is Descartes assumption that has permeated western culture?
That the conception of “self” is inherently separate and isolated entity from others.
What is wrong about Descrates assumption of “self.”
People are actually both independent and dependent, both alone and together at the same time. Our connection with others are integral to who we are.
Martin Buber, an expert in humankind connectedness, observed that there are two ways of being with others. What are they?
- We can be in the world seeing others as they are, as people, or
- We can be in the world seeing others as they are not, as objects.
What is the Isolated Leader?
A person who is apart and disconnected from those he leads. He sees those he leads as objects.
What is the Together Leader?
A person that realizes she is no different than those she leads, they are doing something together, and sees people as people.
How does an outward mindset person see others?
They see others as people, not objects.
How does an an inward mindset person see others?
They see others as objects, not people.
What is one of the most debilitating organization problem?
Justification-seeking people who choose to dismiss the needs of others and spend time justifying that choice. It creates silos.