Develop a passion for learning and adaptability to advance your career in the modern workplace.
In an era of rampant technological change and economic upheaval, The Power of the Learning Mindset is a guidebook to open up new paths to career advancement by cultivating a new approach to adaptability, curiosity, and resilience. In this book, award-winning international scholar, speaker, and executive Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore and Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith reveal new, research-proven pedagogical techniques to succeed in the modern workplace, along with the tools you need to inculcate not only the ability to learn and adapt but also the passion that leads to exponential growth.
Drawing on the expertise of Marshall Goldsmith—widely recognized as the world’s #1 executive coach, with decades of experience advising global CEOs and senior leaders—and Dr. Ore’s 17 years of experience working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, along with more than a decade in talent development, this book explores topics such as:
Tools and processes enabled by emerging research and human motivational theories, and how to separate real value from ephemeral trends The importance of soft skills, including emotional intelligence, in becoming a respected, effective leader Mindsets around learning, leadership, and coaching prowess Our past, present, future, and desired future selves, and how to enjoy the journey as one evolves into the next
The Power of the Learning Mindset earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all executives and managers seeking to thrive in their current roles and set themselves up for success in the future as the world of work continues to undergo rapid transformation and change.
By:
Lilian Ajayi Ore,
Marshall Goldsmith
Foreword by:
Eric Schurenberg
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 160mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781394324569
ISBN 10: 1394324561
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 13 March 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Eric Schurenberg xiii Introduction: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Learning Prowess xvii Part 1 The Learning Prowess 1 1 The Quest for Prowess 3 2 Investing in Your Prowess: Why It Matters 19 3 How Does Continuous Learning Build Credibility? 43 Part 2 Developing Leadership Prowess 67 4 What Is Leadership Prowess? 69 5 Why Do Leaders Fail, and How Can You Succeed? 95 6 How Can You Leverage Leadership Accountability? 113 Part 3 Embracing Coaching Prowess 139 7 What Is Coaching Prowess? 141 8 Why Should Leaders Embrace Coaching? 161 9 How Can Humanizing Coaching Inspire Change? 181 Final Thoughts: The Reader’s Challenge 199 Further Reading 203 Acknowledgments 205 About the Authors 209 Index 211
LILIAN AJAYI ORE, Ed.D., is an award-winning international scholar, speaker, and executive with over 17 years of experience working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies and 12 years of experience in talent development. She specializes in leadership development and organizational transformation. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH is the author of several bestselling books, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. He was recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and has been rated the world’s best executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony since 2011.
