The Performance Paradox
How to Learn and Grow Without Compromising Results
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The Performance Paradox
How to Learn and Grow Without Compromising Results
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- Improved performance by balancing focused work with deliberate learning time.
- Enhanced ability to overcome stagnation and burnout in their careers and personal lives
- Increased capacity for growth and skill development through intentional practice and experimentation
- Greater success in achieving long-term goals by adopting a growth mindset and learning-oriented approach
"The Performance Paradox is an essential read for fostering learning, performance, and a growth mindset. It skillfully shows you how to put your mindset into action as an individual and as an organization. This book will guide your journey toward building world-class competencies, resilience, and impact."
— Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset
“The Performance Paradox” by Eduardo Briceño is a transformative book that revolutionizes our understanding of performance and learning. Briceño, a renowned expert in growth mindset and performance improvement, presents a compelling case for rethinking our approach to success.
This book examines why focusing solely on performance often leads to stagnation and introduces the concept of balancing the Performance Zone with the Learning Zone. Briceño explains how top performers in various fields achieve excellence by intentionally alternating between these two modes.
Readers will learn:
• How to identify and overcome chronic performance habits
• Techniques for integrating learning into daily work routines
• Strategies for turning mistakes into valuable learning opportunities
• Methods for cultivating a growth mindset in themselves and others
• Practical ways to balance performance and learning for optimal results
Briceño’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. The book is filled with real-world examples, case studies, and practical exercises that help readers implement these ideas immediately.
“The Performance Paradox” is more than just a book; it’s a roadmap for achieving lasting success in both personal and professional spheres. By challenging traditional notions of performance and providing actionable strategies for growth, Briceño empowers readers to reach their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing world.
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The book: "The Performance Paradox" Is perfect for:
• Business leaders and executives seeking to foster innovation and growth
• Educators looking to improve learning outcomes
• Athletes and performers aiming to break through performance plateaus
• Professionals in any field wanting to achieve sustainable success
• Anyone interested in personal development and continuous improvement
Meet the author
Eduardo Briceño is a renowned expert in growth mindset, learning, and high performance. As the co-founder and former CEO of Mindset Works, he collaborated with Carol Dweck and Lisa Blackwell to help organizations foster growth mindset cultures. Briceño has worked with over 100 companies, including Deloitte, Microsoft, and Salesforce, to improve their learning and performance strategies. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, delivering talks at prestigious events like TED and the Aspen Ideas Festival. His TED Talk “How to Get Better at the Things You Care About” has garnered over 4 million views. Briceño’s work has been featured in prominent publications such as Harvard Business Review, KQED, Education Week, and NPR. With “The Performance Paradox,” he shares his ground-breaking framework for integrating learning and performance to achieve long-term success. Briceño holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Book testimonials
“Eduardo Briceño offers invaluable insights and equips readers with the essential skills and techniques needed to embrace a growth mindset, find wisdom in mistakes, and understand the delicate balance between learning and performance.”
— Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer of Microsoft
“A go-to playbook for developing thriving workplaces and lives . . . Whether you’re starting your career, a contributing manager, or a senior executive, this book will equip you and your organization to write your story in a world of constant change.”
— Chip Conley, bestselling author of Wisdom at Work
“If you’re tired of running in circles and not making any meaningful progress toward your goals, The Performance Paradox is the book you need to read.”
— Marshall Goldsmith, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“I dare you to read The Performance Paradox without rushing to apply it.”
— Mónica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way
“More than anyone I know, Eduardo Briceño has devoted himself to bringing academic research on mindsets into the everyday lives of learners of all ages. His passion and optimism are contagious, and in every interaction, I come away inspired.”
— Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
