Growing a Growth Mindset LMD Ep 20. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to develop or grow a growth mindset. If you are just advocating that learners believe in a growth mindset and then add action to their beliefs you may be promoting a noble lie. Research is clear; just promoting a growth mindset doesn’t change anything. If you want to grow a growth mindset you need to create a significant learning environment in which your learners have choice ownership and voice through authentic learning opportunities. The growth mindset is a philosophy that will actually be able to be nurtured in this growth-oriented environment and culture.