Ep. 367: “Find a Mentor” – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin

Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. Mike Petrusky asks David about his closing keynote address during IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2025 where he inspired facility management leaders to have a growth mindset as they care for the people in the built environment. They explore how the best managers of high-performing teams are those who maintain high standards while also being supportive as they create a mentor mindset. David shares the research behind his new book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier” and offers practical advice for workplace leaders of all kinds. Mike and David discuss leadership, communication and fostering better relationships with team members as they offer insight and inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator today!

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-yeager-3713905/

Buy David’s book “10 to 25”: https://bookpeople.com/book/9781668023884

Learn more about David’s Masterclass “The Power of Mindset: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/power-of-mindset

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Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/