
John Foster
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John Foster
@jfconnex
Catalyst for growth. Working with iconic start ups. Formerly #CHRO @IDEO and @Hulu. #TalentRules #BeWell #LeadOn









Growth mindset is not a panacea, but in the right context, even small effects can matter at scale. New data: growth mindset exercises are more likely to boost grades when (a) students are struggling and (b) schools promote curiosity. #MondayMotivation scientificamerican.com/article/debate…


What are employees saying about @Google's culture? @Glassdoor @CultureXInsight #Culture500 #CHRO



Trust relates to how open we are to being vulnerable based on how we expect others will behave towards us. One theory is that more trust allows people to focus on team goals rather than their personal interests, thereby improving overall performance. scienceforwork.com/blog/trust-imp…

Creativity isn’t all fun and games. Building innovative solutions is hard, arduous work, but @IDEO’s @sandyspeicher says that moments of doubt and confusion are key to the process. On disequilibrium in design: ideo.to/xMICee

Depending on the circumstances, the answer isn’t to eliminate hierarchy but to train #leaders and teams to use it flexibly. Learn more mitsmr.com/2YhMePB




