Gift Mindset - by Renée Giarrusso (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

2021 Living Now Book Awards - Bronze Medalist

An award-winning guide to embracing the life-changing gift mindset, from highly sought-after leadership, communication and mindset expert, Renée Giarrusso.

Most of us experience challenges, crises, sadness and triumphs and success at some point over the years. Life throws us curveballs. Some are made of glass and hard to catch, some bounce off us and others seem to fall straight into our hands.

Renée Giarrusso calls these 'gifts'. How we catch (or drop) these gifts depends on our mindset, perspective, beliefs, experiences, values and so many other things.

In this beautiful, thought-provoking book, Renée explores how to adopt the gift mindset and deepen and develop the 12 Gifts that, if embraced, will bring you greater personal wellbeing and professional success.

The first part of the book explains the benefits of adopting a gift mindset and barriers you might face; the second introduces us to the 12 Gifts, which are:

Optimism; Change; Curiosity; Courage; Gratitude; Resilience; Growth; Empathy; Connection; Forgiveness; Contribution, and; Re-energising.

A chapter is dedicated to unwrapping each gift. There are stories and research to illustrate how the gift can be useful, and practical advice on how you can reframe what can seem to be a challenge into an opportunity. At the end of each chapter there is a GIFT process to help you share the gift with others and five key takeaways which provide a quick reference point to ensure you embed and share the learnings for yourself, your team and loved ones.

Renée Giarrusso believes that by adopting a gift mindset, we can grow as leaders, live a life with purpose and leave a valuable legacy. This mindset is a key trait of a limitless leader.

Review Quotes

'Gift Mindset is a powerhouse of examples of how to change culture in organisations and our everyday connection with the world.

I highly recommend that all organisations use this book as a benchmark on how to drive a culture that inspires leadership.'

MICHAEL RITOLI, GM, CUB PREMIUM BEVERAGES AT CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES

'Renée captures the wisdom of scholars, spiritual leaders, thought leaders and business leaders; however, it's the insights from her wealth of

experience that shine through and are truly priceless. A wonderfully practical, educational, reflective and empowering read.'

KAREN LITTLEPAGE, CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER, GS1 AUSTRALIA

'The 12 Gifts in Gift Mindset are classic tools for any budding leader; I suggest you read and practise them often.'

BARRY BORZILLO, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO, INTRAX CONSULTING GROUP

About the Author

Renee Giarrusso is a specialist leadership and communications expert, speaker and facilitator. With more than 15 years in senior management and sales roles within FMCG, she has a great understanding of the needs of executives and leaders to perform at their peak. Her research and experiences working with clients on adopting a Gift Mindset built the foundations for her book Gift Mindset.