Mindset outperforms skillset with only a few exceptions.
A global survey was done of employers, and 96% chose mindset over skill set. Also, you are three times more likely to get or keep a job because of mindset rather than skills alone.
An example is an employee I was working with who had a tremendous skill set but was toxic. This person complained, was negative about others, had a scarcity mindset, and was not a team player. They would sometimes produce at a high level, but the collateral damage was enormous. Eventually, this person was fired.
Skill set involves:
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Expertise
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Experience
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Excellence
Mindset involves:
(Your established attitudes or beliefs. People fall into two different camps: Growth mindset or a Fixed mindset)
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Adaptability
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Curiosity
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Enthusiasm
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Self- Development
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Receiving feedback
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Attitude toward failure
