#32: Q&A with Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — 4 Critical Mindsets for Success

<p class="">Is your way of thinking the best way to think? </p> <p class="">This is a question <a href= "https://ryangottfredson.com/"><strong>Dr. Ryan Gottfredson</strong></a> asks in his brand new book, <a href= "https://ryangottfredson.com/success-mindsets-book"><strong><em>Success Mindsets</em></strong></a><em>,</em> currently available in audio and E-book format and scheduled to be released in print form on <strong>May 5, 2020</strong>. While many have focused narrowly on different mindsets, Dr. Gottfredson pioneered a widespread study and synthesis of all critical mindsets for achieving success.</p> <p class="">On this podcast episode, we explore <strong>4 specific mindsets</strong> each person can cultivate to achieve greater success:</p> <ol data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">a <strong>growth</strong> mindset;</p> </li> <li> <p class="">an <strong>open</strong> mindset;</p> </li> <li> <p class="">a <strong>promotion</strong> mindset; and</p> </li> <li> <p class="">an <strong>outward</strong> mindset.</p> </li> </ol> <p class="">Dr. Gottfredson is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets.</p> <p class="">In addition, Ryan is a leadership and management professor at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). Dr. Gottfredson did his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University, and he holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University. </p> <p class="">Connect with Dr. Gottfredson on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangottfredson/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a> and find his work on <a href= "https://ryangottfredson.com/"><strong>ryangottfredson.com</strong></a>.  </p> <p class="">Find full show notes at <strong><a href= "https://www.calwalters.me/">https://www.calwalters.me/</a></strong>.  </p>