Recent organizational changes at Cisco have sparked uncertainties about the future of roles and projects. Employees face the risk of their work becoming deprioritized, which can induce feelings of insecurity. The author draws on Carol Dweck's concept of mindsets: a fixed mindset ties self-worth to role stability, while a growth mindset encourages adaptability and resilience. By adopting a growth mindset, one can view changes as opportunities for skill development and new relationships, thus enhancing their contribution despite shifting priorities.
In this mindset, my value isn't tied to a specific role or project but to my ability to grow, adapt, and contribute in new ways.
This mindset ties my worth to the stability of my role, making any disruption feel like a personal failure rather than a natural evolution of work and opportunity.
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