Mindsets

Parody of the "This Is Fine" cartoon dog: a hatted dog sits in a burning room holding a glass of water, a mug reading "Probably not fine" beside it, while a magenta-haired woman in a business suit waves from a sunny open doorway. Her speech bubble says she'll teach it how to NOT start fires.

I Teach Fire Prevention to People Whose Houses Are On Fire: Firefighting Culture at Work

A leadership class with applicable tools + a leader willing to pull back for a moment to try a new tool = bigger and stronger firefighting tools alongside fewer and smaller fires.

Shaunia Scales

Jun 155 min read

Glowing brain with neural patterns in purple and red on dark background. Text: "Activate Your Growth Mindset" in bold yellow.

From Fear to Focus, Part 2: How to Activate Your Brain’s Growth Mindset

In Part 1, we explored what a growth mindset really is and how leaders can use five simple lenses to understand their reactions to challenges. In Part 2, we get into the practical stuff. The how. The “What do I actually do on Tuesday morning when my team gives me news that makes my stomach drop” part.

Shaunia Scales

Jan 205 min read

Open laptop on round table with spreadsheet, next to a glass of water and an apple. Bright open window shows garden under clear blue sky.

From Fear to Focus, Part 1: What a Growth Mindset Really Is (and Why Leaders Need It)

A growth mindset is about understanding how the brain interprets challenges and intentionally choosing responses that keep you learning instead of shutting down.

Shaunia Scales

Jan 56 min read