Resourcefulness, Resilience & Collaboration: Mitch Weisburgh

Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success Mind Shifting for Leaders: Building Teams That Solve Complex Problems

Episode 268 (Mitch is based in New York State)

In This Conversation We Explore…

• how cultural values shape communication and decision-making

• the hidden “lies” that societies accept and how they influence relationships

• why the survival brain reacts faster than the resourceful brain

• what “Part X” is and how it sabotages growth

• the difference between simple, complicated, and complex problems

• how to build resilience by experimenting instead of seeking one perfect answer

• why collaboration depends on flexibility in conflict resolution

• the four strategies to move from survival mode to resourceful mode

• the five powers of the resourceful mind and how to use them

• Mitch’s mission to teach 5 million people resourcefulness, resilience, and collaboration

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About our Guest, Mitchell Weisburgh:

Mitchell is creator of the Mind Shifting Method, a practical brain-based system built from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and leadership strategy. He helps entrepreneurs, executives, and coaches rewire their internal operating systems — so they can lead, decide, and scale without burning out.

Learn more about Mind Shifting and how Mitch can help you and your team at:

https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com/

https://mindshiftingwithmitch.blog/

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Key Learning Points

1. Cultural norms shape communication—including acceptable “lies” people tell.

2. The brain’s survival mode reacts instantly and often overrides resourceful thinking.

3. Part X—the inner critic—tries to keep us “safe” by discouraging change.

4. Resourcefulness comes from tapping into the creative, empathetic, and executive functions of the brain.

5. Resilience is about navigating uncertainty, not finding one “right” answer.

6. Collaboration requires understanding conflict styles and using flexibility, not force.

7. Recognizing when you’re in survival mode is the first step to shifting your mindset.

8. Positive self-talk works best when it’s curious and open-ended, not cheerleader-style.

9. Distraction and trusted allies can help you reset from emotional overload.

10. The five powers of the resourceful mind—empathy, exploration, innovation, navigate, and focused action—help guide better decisions.

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