Growth Mindset
Larry’s Leadership Ladder
In my world there are those who talk about growing and learning and then there are those who actually put action behind those words. I was talking with a seasoned executive recently who represents the latter type of leader. She told me that earlier this year, she had identified a gap area in her life and leadership. She said that she was determined to address this area and that it was hard work.
This self-aware and astute leader is choosing to struggle in order to improve. She is willing to identify her gap area and take action toward growing as a leader. For her, this looks like holding herself accountable to stop the behavior she does not want to exhibit and actively start a new response to issues that arise each day. She fails. She learns. She changes her behavior. She grows. She overcomes.
Many times, we may allow the fear of failing or of being seen as weak or incompetent to stagnate our growth as a leader. The result is that we hurt those we lead and those we love. We steal from ourselves the ability to lean into leading well.
I have witnessed the growth and results that this executive has experienced over the last year. It has inspired me to do a little less talking and a little more executing concerning the gap areas in my life.
Choose to tackle the gap areas in your life and in your relationships and you will make a difference.
Larry Little
Eagle Center for Leadership
Life keeps moving, and so must we, both at work and at home. Progress does not happen by standing still. It comes from continuously learning, adapting, and improving. The best teams and leaders are not defined by what they already know but by their commitment to growth, their willingness to develop new skills, and their drive to find better ways of working.
A Growth Mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are not fixed but can be strengthened through effort, experience, and reflection. Those with a growth mindset view challenges as opportunities, setbacks as lessons, and feedback as a tool for improvement. They are not limited by what they can do today but are driven by what they can achieve tomorrow.
“Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better?”
A strong organization is built on individuals and teams committed to progress. Those who push past obstacles, embrace new ideas, and continuously refine their approach are the ones who move forward. At MSS, we do not settle for what works today—we challenge ourselves to discover what will drive success tomorrow.
This module explores two essential aspects of a growth mindset: Teamwork and Change. Teamwork is about how we connect, communicate, and collaborate to build stronger, more effective teams. Change is about how we navigate uncertainty, remain flexible, and turn challenges into opportunities. When teams commit to both, they do more than succeed. They evolve, adapt, and sustain long-term success.
At the heart of it all is teamwork, the blueprint for turning growth into action. So, let’s dig into how to make the most out of our teams and build something great together.
