Mindset is crucial for success, especially in today’s fast-paced world.
Yet, many of us feel stuck and merely going through the motions.
But what if I told you that a simple mindset shift could provide the clarity and focus you needed to move forward? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here for.
Today’s guest is Penny Zenker. Penny is known as “The Focusologist.” She’s a sought-after international keynote speaker and best-selling author. She is one of the leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results personally and professionally. And, she just released her newest book, The Reset Mindset: Get Unstuck, Focus on What Matters Most, and Reach Your Goals Faster.
Penny shares a powerful strategy for real-time resets, ensuring you’re always aligned with your most important goals, even during the chaos.
She explains the difference between a reset mindset and a growth mindset, the benefits of practicing a reset mindset, how managers can make it a part of their team culture, and more.
Whether you’re a manager looking to boost your team’s performance or simply someone who wants to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters, this episode is a must-listen.
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:31) What is a reset mindset?
- (03:01) Understanding reset moments in our everyday lives
- (04:52) Growth mindset vs. reset mindset
- (08:06) How practicing a reset mindset can benefit managers and their teams
- (11:21) Three steps to developing a reset mindset
- (26:33) A great manager Penny has worked for
- (28:04) Keep up with Penny
- (28:49) [Extended Episode Only] Fostering a reset mindset as part of your team culture
- (36:37) [Extended Episode Only] Practical tips for using reset moments during meetings
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