E42 The Success Habit of Open-Mindedness – Shifting from Fixed to Growth Mindset
- S2E42
- 13:00
- January 13th 2025
It’s time to leave “that’s just the way I am” behind. Discover how a shift in your mindset isn’t just theory—it’s the game-changer for breakthrough business innovation.
We’re talking about more than positive thinking. In today’s uncertain world, the difference between a business that adapts and one that disappears often comes down to mindset. Which will you choose: seeing limits or seeing possibilities? How you answer affects every hire, customer, and opportunity that comes your way.
What You Need to Know
A fixed mindset believes your abilities are set in stone. If you hear yourself or others saying “I always” or “I never,” you’re seeing this in action. It’s all about protecting what you know, avoiding risks, and fearing any kind of failure because it feels permanent.
Growth mindset is the polar opposite. With this, you see every challenge as a chance to get better. You believe talents and intelligence are developed through hard work, creative problem-solving, and learning from every outcome.
Businesses that use this mindset aren’t boxed in by what’s “always been done.” Instead, they find new ways to serve, pivot quickly, and create new opportunities (even during tough times like the pandemic).
What You Need to Do
Start listening for fixed mindset language—words like “always,” “never,” or “I can’t.” Interrupt those thoughts. Begin asking, “What could be possible if I tried something new?”
When you hit a roadblock, challenge yourself or your team to find at least three different solutions, even if they seem a little out there. Seek people for your inner business circle who share a commitment to growth and learning, not just a desire for praise.
Your Next Step
Reflect on one area of your business where things have felt stuck. Pinpoint the fixed mindset story you (or your team) have been telling yourselves. Rewrite that story as a possibility, and brainstorm one action you could take this week to move toward growth.
Want more insights on developing a growth mindset and building success habits?
👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.
👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.
👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to deepen your learning and apply these success habits to your life and business.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:24 Understanding Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
02:34 Real-Life Examples of Mindsets
06:43 Impact of COVID on Business Mindsets
09:31 Embracing a Growth Mindset
10:55 Conclusion and Next Steps
Building Success Habits
“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen
"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.
This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.
The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.
In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.
"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."
Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.
She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.
A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.
Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins. Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.
She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.
Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life. She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.
Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.
She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.
She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.
She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.
As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.