The Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & Leaders
Want to lead with confidence, scale your business, and drive impact—without reading dozens of leadership books?
The Business Bookmark is your shortcut to business and leadership mastery. Join hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana as they break down powerful insights from the world’s top business and leadership books—then show you exactly how to apply them.
This isn’t just another summary podcast. We bring each book to life with real-world experiences, data-driven strategies, and actionable advice you can use immediately—whether you’re a CEO, startup founder, corporate manager, solopreneur, or aspiring leader.
🎯 Learn how to:
- Motivate and manage high-performing teams
- Make better strategic decisions
- Build a culture of accountability and innovation
- Lead in complex, fast-changing environments
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The Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & Leaders
Rewire for Success: Growth Mindset Secrets for Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive into Carol Dweck’s bestselling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success to explore how a growth mindset can transform the way entrepreneurs and leaders think, lead, and build successful businesses.
Together, they unpack how adopting a growth mindset—versus a fixed mindset—can fuel innovation, improve decision-making, and strengthen team culture in your business. Whether you’re running a startup, managing a growing team, or simply want to be a better leader, this episode offers practical strategies to lead with resilience and long-term impact.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- 00:00 Introduction to the growth mindset and why it matters for leaders
- 02:09 Fixed vs. growth mindset – how your beliefs shape your business success
- 05:02 The power of “yet” – a game-changer for personal and team development
- 08:10 How to reframe failure as an opportunity for growth
- 11:17 Why praising effort and process drives higher performance
- 14:22 How mindsets spread across teams and cultures
- 15:30 The cautionary tale of Enron: what a toxic mindset can do
- 16:14 Microsoft’s transformation under Satya Nadella’s growth mindset leadership
- 17:09 Real-world strategies to instill a growth mindset in your leadership style
- 18:24 Leading through disagreement and negotiation with a growth mindset
- 20:59 Personal reflections on leading with growth from Howard and Harjit
- 24:07 A critical review of Mindset – what holds up and what doesn’t
- 27:35 Actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders
Whether you’re a founder, CEO, startup leader, or small business owner, this episode will help you reframe how you lead and think. If you’re serious about personal growth and leadership development, this is a must-listen.
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