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Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset

Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset

This course is part of Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Set SMART goals for personal and professional growth
Cultivate a growth mindset to embrace challenges and learning
Develop grit to persevere and overcome obstacles

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This course is part of the Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

Unlock your potential to overcome setbacks and thrive with purpose. This course equips you with a resilient mindset built on grit, growth, and self-awareness.

Success isn’t just about talent — it’s about perseverance, mindset, and the ability to learn from challenges. Grit and Growth Mindset, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, empowers learners to develop the tools to persevere in the face of adversity, turn feedback into fuel, and reframe failures as opportunities. Whether you're looking to advance professionally or navigate personal goals more effectively, this course offers evidence-based strategies and real-world applications to help you stay motivated, resilient, and on track — no matter what life throws your way.

Module details

This module introduces the fundamental principles of setting effective goals for personal and professional development. You will explore the underlying causes and resources that contribute to successful goal attainment and learn how to formulate SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals. By understanding and applying these concepts, you will be better equipped to direct your efforts towards meaningful growth.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Quiz: Setting goals toward growth8 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Setting goals toward growth: Causes and resources3 minutes
Setting goals toward growth: Setting a SMART growth goal6 minutes
Practice the solution: Setting goals toward growth10 minutes
Job aid: Setting SMART goals3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Setting goals toward growth10 minutes
Creating growth-oriented goals: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Set a SMART goal10 minutes

In this module, you will delve into the concept of a growth mindset and its critical role in professional development. You will learn to differentiate between fixed and growth mindsets and understand how to cultivate a growth-oriented perspective in your work life. This module will provide strategies to emphasize your growth at work, practice new approaches, and reflect on how a growth mindset can transform your professional journey.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Quiz: Building a mindset for work growth8 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 43 minutes

Building a mindset for work growth: Causes and resources3 minutes
Building a mindset for work growth: Emphasizing your growth at work4 minutes
Practice the solution: Building a mindset for work growth10 minutes
Job aid: Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Building a mindset for work growth10 minutes
Creating a professional growth mindset: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Assess the current state of your goals10 minutes

This module focuses on developing your sense of grit, a crucial trait for sustained success and resilience. You will explore the origins and resources related to grit and learn practical ways to integrate grit into your daily life. Through practice and reflection, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to persevere through challenges and maintain focus on your long-term objectives.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Quiz: Developing your sense of grit8 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Developing your sense of grit: Causes and resources3 minutes
Developing your sense of grit: Practicing grit in your own life6 minutes
Practice the solution: Developing your sense of grit10 minutes
Job aid: Developing grit3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Developing your sense of grit10 minutes
Adding some grit to your daily life: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: SMART-R goal assessment10 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to effectively leverage your grit to overcome obstacles that arise in your personal and professional life. You will explore strategies for planning to address challenges, practice problem-solving techniques, and reflect on how grit can transform setbacks into opportunities for growth. This module will equip you with the tools to navigate difficulties with resilience and determination.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Using grit to overcome obstacles10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 44 minutes

Using grit to overcome obstacles: Causes and resources3 minutes
Using grit to overcome obstacles: Planning to address obstacles5 minutes
Practice the solution: Using grit to overcome obstacles10 minutes
Job aid: Buffet's 25/5 rule3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Using grit to overcome obstacles10 minutes
Overcoming obstacles to grit and growth: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Narrow down your goals to one SMART goal10 minutes

This concluding module provides an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey and consider how to integrate these principles into your ongoing personal and professional development. This module serves as a final step to solidify your understanding and prepare you for continued growth.