Path for Growth

We all want people on our teams who are growth-minded and willing to think outside the box to solve problems. But how can we help our people develop these entrepreneurial traits? In this episode, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, author of “Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Stephen shares the 4 key attributes of an entrepreneurial mindset, which he’s learned through years of teaching entrepreneurship to teens at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. He also outlines some practical actions leaders can take to foster these attributes in the people around them. 

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Stephen Carter about developing the entrepreneurial mindset in others (0:01:00)

What is the entrepreneurial mindset, and why does it matter? (0:02:18)

Why is your work with students relevant to business owners? (0:06:17)

How did you narrow in on 4 attributes for thinking like an entrepreneur? (0:10:11)

1. Growth Mindset: Effort trumps talent (0:12:14)

How do you approach teaching a growth mindset? (0:17:37)

Start by testing the waters with one small goal (0:28:48)

2. Grit: Passion and perseverance toward long-term goals (0:30:16)

How can leaders help their teams set and pursue goals? (0:36:06)

3. Redefining Failure: Growth stagnates when we begin to fear failure (0:43:03)

4. Opportunity Seeking: The desire to solve problems (0:52:21)

Fall in love with the problem, not the solution (0:56:56)

Where to learn more from Stephen (1:01:49)

How to get comfortable with discomfort (1:02:56)

Helpful Links and Resources
“The Four Disciplines of Execution” by Sean Covey
“Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset” by Stephen Carter
The Entrepreneurial Mindset Podcast
Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days
Download the Free Reading Guide

Connect with Our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Show Notes

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

We all want people on our teams who are growth-minded and willing to think outside the box to solve problems. But how can we help our people develop these entrepreneurial traits? In this episode, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, author of “Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Stephen shares the 4 key attributes of an entrepreneurial mindset, which he’s learned through years of teaching entrepreneurship to teens at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. He also outlines some practical actions leaders can take to foster these attributes in the people around them. 


Episode Recap:

  • Today we’re talking with Stephen Carter about developing the entrepreneurial mindset in others (0:01:00)
  • What is the entrepreneurial mindset, and why does it matter? (0:02:18)
  • Why is your work with students relevant to business owners? (0:06:17)
  • How did you narrow in on 4 attributes for thinking like an entrepreneur? (0:10:11)
  • 1. Growth Mindset: Effort trumps talent (0:12:14)
  • How do you approach teaching a growth mindset? (0:17:37)
  • Start by testing the waters with one small goal (0:28:48)
  • 2. Grit: Passion and perseverance toward long-term goals (0:30:16)
  • How can leaders help their teams set and pursue goals? (0:36:06)
  • 3. Redefining Failure: Growth stagnates when we begin to fear failure (0:43:03)
  • 4. Opportunity Seeking: The desire to solve problems (0:52:21)
  • Fall in love with the problem, not the solution (0:56:56)
  • Where to learn more from Stephen (1:01:49)
  • How to get comfortable with discomfort (1:02:56)


Helpful Links and Resources

“The Four Disciplines of Execution” by Sean Covey

“Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset” by Stephen Carter

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Podcast

Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days

Download the Free Reading Guide


Connect with Our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram


If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Creators and Guests

Host
Alex Judd
Founder/CEO of Path For Growth
Editor
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What is Path for Growth?

Path for Growth exists to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be SO THAT others benefit and God is glorified.

https://www.pathforgrowth.com/