Mindset Matters - by Gemma Leigh Roberts (Paperback)

About the Book

Develop mental agility and resilience to take on disruption and navigate change at work and with your teams.

Book Synopsis

If businesses can be agile to survive in an uncertain world, so can you. The future of work requires you to move flexibly and quickly to react to change; that's where your mindset matters. Who wouldn't want to know how to best navigate the choppy waters of change?

Resilience is the skill to master for the future of work. The capacity to overcome adversity and, crucially, to learn from experiences and grow, resilience is the tool to have in your business leadership arsenal. From an individual perspective, it will lead to better performance and wellbeing, and for your team, you can positively affect change and build a culture of resilience that permeates your business. In Mindset Matters chartered psychologist and star LinkedIn Learning instructor, Gemma Leigh Roberts, teaches you why mental agility is the key ingredient to developing resilience and how to achieve it.

This book will teach you the principles of thriving in uncertainty. From changing perspectives, emotional flexibility, a growth mindset, to cementing your mindset shift in others and your team, you will learn research-backed strategies that will allow you to grow your resilience and use change to your advantage. With energy and speed, you can embrace moments of pivots and ensure you and your business bounce back from whatever the world throws at you next.

Review Quotes

"Everyone needs to buy this book and then read it at least once a year. It is the perfect blend between rigorously researched evidence-based insights combined with being your personal coach. If you do what Gemma Leigh Roberts says in these pages you will build your cognitive flexibility. Which is one of the best gifts you can give yourself in life."-- "Amy Brann, Director of Synaptic Potential and author of Make your Brain Work, Neuroscience for Coaches and Engaged"

"Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a clear, accessible and evidence-based book for anyone who wants to get more out of life. Covering theory and practical application, she gives the reader the insights they need to make transformative changes. Roberts has identified some key and impactful areas, like resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence, which play a huge role in determining how we navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Each is explored and explained with clarity and then turned into practical coaching exercises for the reader. A great addition to anyone's personal development toolkit!"-- "Richard A MacKinnon, Managing Director, WorkLifePsych"

"We are living and working in a fast-changing world where ambiguity and uncertainty are our companions. This demands so much from us, and just as we exercise our muscles to stay physically strong and healthy, there is as much of a need to exercise our mental muscles for mental strength, resilience and health. Gemma Leigh Robert's deep expertise, the research explored, and the practical guides will help you think about how to exercise your mindset, as mindset matters!"-- "Johanna Bolin Tingvall, Global Head of GreenHouse (L&D), Talent Growth and CommunityX, Spotify"

"When it comes to thriving in the new world of work, your mindset is the number one predictor of success. Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a book that is the equivalent of checking in with your executive coach - she expertly guides you through coaching strategies to create an impact in your life, all supported by her research and experience as a business psychologist. This book will be your mindset manual to guide you through the new world of work, helping you to build the critical skills you need to thrive."-- "Kim Kaupe, Founder at Bright Ideas Only"

About the Author

Gemma Leigh Roberts is a chartered psychologist, founder of The Resilience Edge, and leading LinkedIn Learning instructor. Over 3 million learners have watched her online courses on emotional intelligence, resilience, growth mindset and mental agility. She works with companies like BP, Oracle, HSBC, Microsoft and Spotify to help create resilient teams and environments where everyone can thrive in uncertainty. She has been featured in Stylist, the Guardian and Forbes and has appeared on the BBC. The creator of the Mindset Matters community; her writing reaches over 500,000 people weekly. She is based in Ascot, UK.