7th level engineering – a mastery vs. performance mindset

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7th Level EngineeringA Mastery vs Performance Mindset

October 23, 2015

Today’s Discussion•Mastery vs. Performance Mindset • The Process to Achieving a Mastery Mindset• 7 Levels of Engineering and Leadership Mastery• 10 Disciplines of a Mastery Mindset

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Before We Get There …

A Little About Us

Suzanne Davidson, Boeing Asso. Technical Fellow,

SWE Global Leadership Award, 2014

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Sandi Mitchell, Adventurer, Catalyst, EQ & Leadership Coach


performance

What creates it?

Carli Lloyd, U.S. Soccer Player, World Cup Winner

“I visualized playing in the World Cup final and scoring four goals. It sounds pretty funny, but that’s what it’s all about. At the end of the day, you can be physically strong, you can have all the tools out there, but if your mental state isn’t good enough, you can’t bring yourself to bigger and better things.”

- Sports Illustrated

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Common Skills of Great Athletes & Engineers

• Raw & Intentionally Honed Talent• Confidence• Focus, Commitment• Discipline, Determination• Time Management• Analytical, Logical• Problem Solving• Flexibility, Creativity• Technical Knowledge


The Most Common Challenges

athletes say they struggle with:• Lack of confidence• Loss of true enjoyment of the game• Performing at high level under pressure• Self-sabotage before/during/after the game• Trouble dealing with distractions• Inability in setting/reaching goals• Difficulty in getting/staying motivated


What’s underlying all these challenges? What’s at the COR.E?

• Lack of confidence• Loss of true enjoyment of the game• Performing at high level under pressure• Self-sabotage before/during/after the game• Trouble dealing with distractions• Inability in setting/reaching goals• Difficulty in getting/staying motivated


Does an athlete’s skill level just magically change overnight or from

moment to moment?No… even if it does look and

feel that way!

What causes us, engineers & leaders, to operate in the zone one day, then be

overwhelmed the next? What if we could zone it and

own it, everyday?


“Imagine having the internal power to recreate those days where everything is just pure 100% awesome every single day of the week.” Drafted by LA Dodgers in 11th round in 2009

Connor Powers


Energy is the key driver.

It’s our energythat is

constantly changing.

What creates performance?


mastery vs performance

mindset


Maximizing Your Potential Performance vs Mastery Mindset

Performance: All about doing,

working hard with every step –

Tension in every move

Mastery: Way of living, way of

being = Master of Life

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7 Levels of Energy

Leadership

Sheer BrillianceVisionary

Opportunities Abound

Servant Leadership

Rationalization

Control

Victim

Based on material by iPEC Coaching. © 2006


10 disciplines of mastery


10 Disciplines of MasteryAwareness – constantly observes, assesses everything,

aware of who, why and how reacts

“There is a difference between true and Truth”

Adapted from iPEC Coaching © 2014

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10 Disciplines of MasteryAcceptance – all aspects, traits, quirks, don’t take things

personally, don’t catastrophize

“What people say and do is about them; how we interpret their words and actions is about us”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryConscious Choices – discernment, non-judgment, uses

logic-emotion-intuition, always at choice (responding) vs reacting

“We are always at choice”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryTrust the Process – focus on long-term growth, true goals,

doesn’t jump into the latest and greatest, works plan to excellence, constantly adjusts and reviews

“Constantly evaluating, learning, and revising keeps you growing and improving”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryAuthentic – walk to the beat of own drum, performances

are effortless

“We each have a unique way of learning, playing, living and being”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryFearless – takes reasonable

chances without worry or doubt, nothing to lose, nothing to fear

“Change is the only constant”


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“Don’t get bogged down by the notion of limits. There aren’t any.”

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10 Disciplines of MasteryConfident – internal capability, creates confidence, trusts

themselves, handles whatever occurs and embraces all outcomes, peace, power, calm

“It is only when we release tension and decrease force that we can experience true power”

“Each moment describes who you are, and gives you the opportunity to decide if that’s who you want to be”


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10 Disciplines of MasterySense of Connection – no moment occurs in isolation, never

alone, influence on and by each person, place, and thing

“We are each much greater than we appear to be in the mirror”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryPresent in the Moment – focus on one action at a time,

open to each moment, all energy into the moment

“If you’re thinking about the past or the future, you’re not playing the current game”


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10 Disciplines of Mastery100% Energetically Engaged – play full out, true power =

100% engagement

“Reaching our potential requires anabolic energy and full spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, environmental, and social engagement”


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10 Disciplines of MasteryAwareness

Acceptance

Conscious Choices

Trust the Process

Authenticity

Fearless

Confidence

Sense of Connection

Present in the Moment

100% Energetically Engaged


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Is the mastery mindset for you?

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Always flexible

Always in control

Always present/focused

Walk the talk and embody excellence

Inspires others by their attitudes and energy

Philosophy that embraces body, mind and spirit

Always confident and never loses that confidence

Success and greatness are a never-ending process

Sharp, playful, fully engaged, and extremely powerful

Lives process of mastery – always learning and growing

7th Level EngineerIs the Mastery Mindset for You?

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