Curt Cignetti’s first season as Indiana University’s head football coach is nothing short of remarkable.
- With an 11-1 regular season record, he’s challenging the longstanding Fixed Mindset Culture that has historically limited IU football’s potential—a belief that a consistently successful football program isn’t possible.
- Historically, IU’s football program holds the most losses in FBS history (713), making this cultural shift even more impressive.
- Cignetti and his staff introduced a transformative culture to the football program. The most successful teams, organizations and companies foster cultural norms centered on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. This approach exemplifies a Growth Mindset Culture.
- Changing a culture is no easy task. It’s a heavy lift with no quick fixes.
– True transformation is measured by sustainability, requiring ongoing commitment- whether from players, coaches, and fans in sports or employees, CEO’s and Board members in business.
– While time will tell if this shift takes root, IU fans have reason to believe. - With this season’s success, Cignetti is laying the foundation for long-term growth, proving that belief and effort can rewrite history.
- Watch a fun, short video on the changing football culture at Indiana University: https://youtu.be/p1boL7sATCA?si=sXoEI_NYvqU6_Xd5te