Shekhinah Bass, the head of talent strategy at Goldman Sachs, knows a thing or two about the skills employees need for success; though, one soft skill in particular distinguishes high performers on Wall Street from the average—a growth mindset. Growth mindset, as defined by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that one’s abilities, talents, and knowledge can be continuously improved and expanded. This mindset fosters a hunger for learning and openness to feedback (and willingness
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