Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes..
“We TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for our ACTIONS at the time we PERFORM our ACTIONS , NOT at the time we get CAUGHT.”
Category: Entrepreneurial
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This quote makes us realize why all GREAT LEADERS are HANDS ON
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great leadership quotes:
“LEADERS are the ONES who have the COURAGE to GO FIRST , to put themselves at PERSONAL RISK to OPEN a PATH for OTHERS to FOLLOW.”
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This quote aptly highlights the difference between “finite” & “infinite” minded leaders
Infinite minded leaders are never worried about challenging the STATUS QUO and bringing in DISRUPTION.
The following quote from Simon Sinek , aptly highlights the difference:
“Where a FINITE minded player FEARS things that are NEW or DISRUPTIVE , the INFINITE MINDED player REVELS in them.”
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How Great Leaders motivate followers towards a Just Cause
Visionary infinite minded leaders are driven by a JUST CAUSE or vision for attaining something bigger than themselves.
The followers need to understand the JUST CAUSE for them to give their blood , sweat and tear towards the realization of this JUST CAUSE.
The most necessary quality in a GREAT LEADER which inspires followers towards the JUST CAUSE is “Optimism”.
The following great leadership quote from Simon Sinek highlights this point:
“All GREAT LEADERS are OPTIMISTS.
To INSPIRE necessarily requires a POSITIVE OUTLOOK.”
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Of Generosity and Fulfillment
Generosity is defined something selflessly for others without expecting anything in return.This has been proven to cause fulfillment and the flow of the “love hormone” known as “Oxytocin” known to increase immunity.
The following wonderful quote of Simon Sinek aptly highlights this very fact and encourages us to exhibit generosity.
“What we DO for OTHERS has direct IMPACT on how WE FEEL about OURSELVES.”
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Alone is depressing , together is better
The following quote from Simon Sinek highlights the fact that when alone we are weak but when we shed egos and reach out for help we can do remarkable things together.
“To OVERCOME our CHALLENGES all that is required is the COURAGE to ASK for HELP.”
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Leadership is not for everyone
The following quote of Simon Sinek aptly highlights the fact that a LEADER is not one because of rank or position.Leadership has to be earned from followers.
“A LEADER without a TITLE is BETTER than a title WITHOUT the ability to LEAD.”
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Why are “Type A” personalities prone to depression?
Type A personalities always want to stay ahead in the race and win in life.
The brutal fact of life that they fail to realize is that the game of life is NOT FINITE.There are no clearly defined metrics in place to decide a winner or loser in the infinite game of life.
He who is wise realizes that Life is an Infinite Game where there is nothing like winning or losing.No one will ever be declared winner in life for the plain and simple fact that there are no clearly defined rules , duration is unlimited and players come and go.
The following quote from Simon Sinek if used as a guiding star can make life really beautiful to live and help achieve true fulfillment.
“There is no such thing as “WINNING BUSINESS” or “WINNING LIFE” , there is only AHEAD and BEHIND.”
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What does “Stockdale Paradox” teach us?
The Stockdale Paradox is stated as follows:
“Retain faith that you will prevail in the end , regardless of the difficulties
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At the same time confront the most brutal facts of your CURRENT REALITY , whatever they might be.”
A great organization or an individual realizes that there would not be good times always.Sometimes the tide will be rough and sometimes smooth.
It is when the tide is rough , the “never say die” attitude prevails in the end and truly separates great individuals and organizations from the rest.
The Stockdale Paradox teaches us to be tenacious to tide through the rough times.
Adopted from Jim Collins’s book Good to Great
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The DNA of “Optimism”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes
“Optimism is the ability to FOCUS on where we are going , NOT where we are coming from.”