The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage

Learning itself is a skill, and developing it is a critical driver of long-term career success.

Formal learning opportunities account for only a small percentage of the learning a professional needs over the course of a career. Everyday experiences and interactions offer tremendous learning opportunities, but only if you intentionally treat every moment as a learning opportunity.

Mindsets are powerful, often exerting tremendous influence on behavior, sometimes unconsciously. When built on a foundation of self-efficacy—the belief that your actions can help you achieve desired outcomes ¹ —two mindsets serve as especially powerful fuel for intentional learners: a growth mindset and a curiosity mindset.

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