| Dates Offered | Time | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom | All WashU Staff (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization) |
This course is a part of the Self-Leadership Learning Path, a curated learning journey for WashU staff who want to lead with purpose, confidence and impact – no matter their role. This path offers six engaging instructor-led workshops (available virtually and in person) and three flexible on-demand courses, all designed to help you build the mindset, skillset and habits to lead from within. The sessions within the path do not need to be taken in a specific order, allowing you to progress at your own pace and based on your interests. These courses are available to all WashU staff and faculty at all levels.
Course Description: People with a growth mindset achieve ever-higher levels of performance and unlock their potential by embracing the process of improvement and fostering a proactive approach to personal and professional development.
By understanding and applying a growth mindset, you can transform your behavior and make intentional choices in your approach to challenges, feedback, and continuous learning.
In this course, participants will explore the transformative work of psychologist Carol Dweck and learn to recognize key characteristics associated with a growth mindset. Participants will also learn practical strategies for developing and applying these characteristics to transform their beliefs about learning and intelligence.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Define growth mindset
- Recognize key characteristics associated with a fixed mindset, distinguishing them from a growth mindset
- Understand how mindset influences individual behavior, learning, and responses to challenges
- Recognize and transform fixed mindset self-talk into growth-oriented affirmations, cultivating a more optimistic and resilient mindset
- Develop strategies to foster a growth mindset culture within their teams or workplaces, encouraging collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning
Audience: This class is for all Washington University in St. Louis staff and faculty at any level (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization )
Facilitator: Katie Nolen, Learning and Development Consultant
Katie is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and facilitating interactive learning programs that empower employees to reach their full potential in an inclusive, supportive environment. She is a life-long learner and uses her background in education to help staff develop skills and competencies for both professional and personal success.
Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu
No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees: Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will result in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no longer able to attend, please drop your registration in Workday Learning.
In case of illness or another emergency, please contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team
All programs are subject to change.