Moving From Hero Worship to Growth Culture

What’s the hidden cost of a “genius culture”? In this Leading Up episode, social psychologist Mary C. Murphy breaks down why some of today’s most prestigious workplaces—those obsessed with top talent and hero worship—end up stifling innovation, collaboration, and trust. 🧠

Drawing on insights from her new book Cultures of Growth, Mary reveals how any organization can shift away from ego-driven competition and build environments where people grow through effort, learning, and shared success.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Mary C. Murphy & growth mindset origins
03:00 – Fixed vs. growth mindset explained
06:00 – How “mindset triggers” affect teams and leaders
09:00 – What is a “culture of genius”?
11:00 – Real-world example: Theranos & Elizabeth Holmes
13:45 – Traits of a growth culture at work
15:00 – Feedback and praise that builds motivation
18:00 – Four mindset triggers in leadership
22:00 – Why praising effort builds lasting confidence
24:00 – Microsoft’s mindset transformation under Satya Nadella
27:00 – Replacing stack ranking with growth-oriented policies
28:30 – “Built” vs. “bought” teams and what research says
31:00 – Collaboration that sparks innovation
34:00 – Patagonia’s farming-inspired approach to performance reviews
38:00 – What Mary’s learning now: picking up the cello 🎻

🔗 Resources
📌 Featured in this video: Season 5, Episode 2 — “Why a Culture of Genius Can Lead to Stifled Innovation”
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https://business.udemy.com/resources/leading-up-podcast/
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💬 What kind of culture are you creating at work? Let us know in the comments.

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