Category: Book review
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Extending James Carse’s Infinite Game concept to life and business
James Carse , the master has talked about two kinds of Games. One is Finite where the players are fixed , rules are agreed upon , duration is fixed and there is winning or losing. The other kind is Infinite Game where the players are not fixed , rules are not agreed upon and duration…
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Members in Trusting teams are courageous
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better In trusting teams , members feel safe to express vulnerability because they feel psychologically safe to express their feeling to one another. The following quote from Simon Sinek on courage sums it all as the basic ingredient ingrained in the nature of such team members: “TRUE STRENGTH…
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This quote will make us lead our lives in a better manner
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s quote from his book Together is Better. “The VALUE of OUR LIVES is NOT determined by what we do for ourselves. The VALUE of OUR LIVES is determined by WHAT we DO for OTHERS.”
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Analyzing the deep meaning associated with this quote
Let us analyze the deep meaning behind the following iconic quote of Simon Sinek: “Excitement comes from the achievement. Fulfillment comes from the journey that got you there.” Excitement is like an addiction that can be stimulated by attainment of short term targets and results in a shot of dopamine.This is never long lived though…
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This is the biggest difference between “finite” & “infinite” minded work environments
Finite minded work environments are ones where individuals are pitted against each other to meet short term goals and targets.These are places where organizational politics exist due to people fighting against each other. On the other hand in infinite minded work environments , people have a sense of purpose and are constantly looking to outplace…
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Great Leaders exhibit this “child like inquisitiveness”
Great Leaders are the best students and are never complacent thinking themselves as MASTERS who no longer need to learn. The following great leadership quote from Simon Sinek sums it up all: “Leadership is an eductation. And the BEST LEADERS think of themselves as STUDENTS , NOT the teachers.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together…
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How to tactfully apply motivational principles to encourage both “Left & “Right brain” work?
For left brain , dreary , routine bound work ideally Carrot and Stick based motivation has been historically used to drive results.. IF-THEN awards for giving the necessary behavior and punishment by prohibiting non compliance has been very successful in the age of industrial revolution. Now that we know that in the modern age of…
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What is the driver behind creating “B corporations”?
B Corporation is a designation that requires companies to amend their bylaws so that the incentives favor long term value and social impact instead of short term economic gain. The creation of such a corporation bears ample testimony to the fact that modern day human beings are driven by intrinsic motivation rather than extrinsic short…
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How to offer praise to trigger intrinsic motivation?
The following 4 ways mentioned by Daniel Pink in his book Drive explain us how to offer praise in order to ensure that intrinsic motivation based behavior is triggered to encourage creativity and innovation at workplaces: Praise EFFORT , STRATEGY and NOT INTELLIGENCE Make PRAISE SPECIFIC PRAISE in PRIVATE Offer PRAISE only when there is…
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What does Atlassian mean by having a FedEx day?
The software company Atlassian injects a BURST of AUTONOMY into its workplace by setting aside a day each quarter when employees can work on any project they choose , however they want with whomever they like. This is a masterclass in explaining how intrinsic motivation can help encourage innovation and creativity in modern day workplaces.…