Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
What skills are most in demand over the next 5 years?
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On January 7, the World Economic Forum released the 2025 Future of Jobs Report. According to the report, these were the top 10 skills most in demand over the next five years: The five skills highlighted are directly addressed in the MindShifting book and Courses. The 285 page report is always a fascinating read, addressing questions such as:
I don't think I'd be complete if I didn't present an opposing viewpoint as well. Audrey Walters points out that while employers say they want things like critical and creative thinking, resilience, etc. what they hire and demand is competence, conformance, and compliance. But those don't show up on surveys and reports. Which isn't to say that the five highlighted skills aren't important. I propose that they are critical for our self-esteem, long term happiness, and continued success. |
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Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
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We often think our biggest challenges are external—but what if the real roadblocks are in our own thinking? In my conversation with Marc Haine, I unpack some of the most common (and sneaky) mindset traps that derail progress, and I share tools I’ve used with leaders to help them move forward with clarity and purpose. This episode is full of insights you can use right away.
I love when I see really smart people explaining their work. Last night 15 educators showed and explained lesson plans on how to teach others the techniques to become resourceful, how to take control of your mind and not let circumstances dictate how you feel, think, and actl The sequence of lessons are: 1. Navigating Sensory overload with MindShifting, for 6th to adult 2. What if, a way to get unstuck, for K-5 3. Professional Development: Implementing a Choice Board for Empowering Students...