The Mindset Mastery Memo

Want to Be a Better Leader? Know Less, Ask More

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 01/04/2025

One of the traps of leadership is how good it feels to be the expert. To have employees come to you with seemingly intractable problems — that you can solve effortlessly in your sleep with one hand tied behind your back. They love it. You love it. And they don't grow, and you become the bottleneck. So what's the solution? What can you do instead? Discover how adopting a scientist mindset can lead to stronger engagement, better problem-solving, and greater adaptability.

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How to Motivate Change: Leaders' Edition

Published on: 25/03/2025

Want your team to embrace change without resistance? The key isn’t pressure—it’s purpose. Discover how great leaders spark motivation by helping employees connect growth to what truly matters.

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Is That Clear?: Obliterating the Most Insidious Obstacle to Progress

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 18/03/2025

One of the biggest roadblocks to progress isn’t lack of effort—it’s lack of clarity. When people are unclear about what they’re working toward, they struggle to stay motivated, make progress, or take meaningful action.

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How to Go from "Don't Want" to "Yes Please"

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 11/03/2025

When faced with a problem, most people focus on what they don’t want. What they want to prevent, avoid, or minimize.

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