February 2026
Beginner
256 pages
4h 47m
English
Overview
Develop a passion for learning and adaptability to advance your career in the modern workplace.
In an era of rampant technological change and economic upheaval, The Power of the Learning Mindset is a guidebook to open up new paths to career advancement by cultivating a new approach to adaptability, curiosity, and resilience. In this book, award-winning international scholar, speaker, and executive Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore and Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith reveal new, research-proven pedagogical techniques to succeed in the modern workplace, along with the tools you need to inculcate not only the ability to learn and adapt but also the passion that leads to exponential growth.
Drawing on the expertise of Marshall Goldsmith—widely recognized as the world’s #1 executive coach, with decades of experience advising global CEOs and senior leaders—and Dr. Ore’s 17 years of experience working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, along with more than a decade in talent development, this book explores topics such as:
- Tools and processes enabled by emerging research and human motivational theories, and how to separate real value from ephemeral trends
- The importance of soft skills, including emotional intelligence, in becoming a respected, effective leader
- Mindsets around learning, leadership, and coaching prowess
- Our past, present, future, and desired future selves, and how to enjoy the journey as one evolves into the next
The Power of the Learning Mindset earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all executives and managers seeking to thrive in their current roles and set themselves up for success in the future as the world of work continues to undergo rapid transformation and change.
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