Embracing the Reset Mindset with Penny Zenker
In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Penny Zenker, a renowned speaker, business strategy coach, and expert on productivity, also known as the Focusologist. Penny discusses her new book, ‘The Reset Mindset,’ which builds on Carol Dweck’s growth mindset concept by introducing real-time adaptability through feedback loops. Penny shares her personal journey, highlighting key reset moments and practical techniques for managing priorities, dealing with constraints, and maintaining intentionality. The conversation also delves into overcoming self-doubt and leveraging challenges as opportunities for growth. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change, improving communication, and fostering a culture of constructive feedback to enhance personal and professional productivity.
Penny Zenker (aka The Focusologist) is an international speaker, business strategy coach, and one of America’s leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results in every area of your life and busin
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By the time she was thirty-one, Penny founded, developed, and sold her first multimillion-dollar business in Zurich, Switzerland. Her first book, The Productivity Zone, was an instant Amazon bestseller, and her TEDx talk, “The Energy of Thought,” has gained international attention and impact with more than one million views. Today she’s here to talk about her new book “The Reset Mindset.”
Mentioned in this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Penny Zenker
01:21 Penny’s Personal Struggles and Achievements
04:36 Understanding the Reset Mindset
10:42 Applying the Reset Mindset in Daily Life
19:12 Prioritizing Under Pressure
21:02 Defining Urgency as a Team
23:20 The Power of Assigning Meaning
27:03 Understanding Toxic Positivity
31:55 The Power of Constraints
37:05 Adopting a Reset Mindset
40:27 Conclusion and Final Advice
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