The Steady Leader Podcast

Don't Praise People For Their Talent! You Are Killing Their Growth!

Schuyler Williamson

The secret to lasting success? It’s not talent—it’s growth mindset.

In this episode, we dive into the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset—and why the latter changes everything, especially for leaders.

You’ll learn:

  • Why praising talent or intelligence can actually hurt long-term development in children
  • How to raise (and lead) people who aren’t afraid to fail
  • The daily mantra: “Our goal is to get better every day”
  • Why being effort-based is better than having talent
  • How growth mindset supports mental health and long-term success

You can create your own destiny—not because you were born with it, but because you work for it.


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