Big Think Skills

Unlocking Your Team’s Hidden Potential

No one is perfect at a task or skill the first time they attempt it, but luckily where someone starts doesn’t determine how far they can go with solid guidance and practice. According to organizational psychologist Adam Grant, we all have more potential than we realize. In this class, he discusses how leaders can (and should!) identify potential.

Learning Objectives

  • Break up patterns of groupthink in favor of fresh perspectives.
  • Model psychological safety while coaching others to reach their potential.
  • Frame feedback productively so it’s positively received and beneficial.
  • Focus your hiring process on the potential for culture contribution and learning.
  • Identify and nurture those capable of both abstract and concrete thinking.
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