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  • IQ or EQ, what complements intrinsic motivation?

    IQ or Intelligence Quotient is related to Performance.Intelligence alone can be able to do things that are already known in a more efficient manner.

    For doing “left brain” algorithmic tasks for which very less of collaboration and brain storming is needed , extrinsic motivation based rewards work as the best solution.

    For doing right brain oriented work where collaboration and brain storming is the most essential pre-requisite intrinsic motivation acts as the catalyst for getting desired results.

    Hence for doing right brain oriented work , EQ or emotional quotient which relies on trustworthiness in a person’s character is the most essential quality that is required.

    Hence intrinsic motivation acts a a catalyst for ones who are high on emotional quotient(EQ)

    Adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive

  • Whereas Motivation 2.0 created Workers , Motivation 3.0 creates Leaders

    Motivation 2.0 is a term coined by Daniel Pink in his book Drive to explain the Carrot and Stick motivational methods prevalent in the Industrial Age.This method works best for routine , dreary , boring work that seeks compliance.

    Whereas Motivation 3.0 is the new age motivational technique that focuses on intrinsic motivation to provided more autonomy to the worker in order to help him unleash his mastery upon communication of the overarching sense of purpose.

    This autonomy is the pre-requisite to get done creative and innovative work which is becoming the necessary pre-requisite for modern day innovation based organizations.

    The following quote of Simon Sinek endorses this very explanation of Daniel Pink:

    “When we tell people to do their jobs , we get WORKERS.

    When we TRUST people to get the job done , we get LEADERS.”

  • How to PLAY the INFINITE GAME of LIFE?

    Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game mentions the fact that like business , life as well is an Infinite Game where there is nothing like WINNING or LOSING. This is a masterclass on how to play the infinite game of life.

    When we are born by default we are PLAYERS.

    In an Infinite Game , we CANNOT CHOOSE the RULES.

    We CANNOT choose the GAME.

    The ONLY option we have is HOW we PLAY i.e. whether we want to play with a finite mindset or an infinite mindset.

  • All Great Leaders realize this truth about Mastery

    Mastery as mentioned by Daniel Pink in his book Drive is asymptotic and hence it is never possible in an entire lifetime to attain full MASTERY on any subject or topic.

    Great Leaders realize this truth about mastery and hence always adopt a mindset of a student to learn by the day as opposed to being a MASTER.

    Hence all GREAT LEADERS consider themselves as STUDENTS and NOT teachers.

  • 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 is not known.Hence in such a case there is nothing like WINNING or LOSING.

    Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game has extended James Carse’s Infinite Game concepts very aptly to life as well as business.

    The following great quote highlights ho to play the infinite game of life or business.

    “There is NO such thing as “WINNING BUSINESS” or “WINNING LIFE” , there is only AHEAD and BEHIND.

    Realizing this will make us better equipped to play the infinite game

  • 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 is the COURAGE to admit WEAKNESS.”

    This is why such teams are High Performing

  • 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.”

     

  • 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 and the addiction mentality seeks for more awards.

    Whereas fulfillment is always in the long term without focusing on short term addictive targets.Fulfillment can happen when we realize the power of social bonds and engage in a long term journey.Fulfillment results in flow of “love hormone” named Oxytocin.

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better

  • 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 themselves by the day without focusing on competition.This is why these teams end up being high performance teams..

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better

  • 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 is Better