Category: Leadership
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Great quotes of the day
“There is only one way to avoid criticism:do nothing , say nothing and be nothing” – Aristotle Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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Leadership lessons of the day
“Leadership is not about being in charge”.Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge” – Simon Sinek Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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Relationship between “fulfillment” & sense of purpose
The human brain is naturally oriented to respond positively when shown a “sense of purpose”. Agree it or not this is how our brain is known to respond right from the caveman times. Needless to say , fulfillment happens when our brain senses a true purpose.This is when the chemical named “oxytocin” flows and provides…
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What makes “COSTCO” an “infinite minded” player?
COSTCO’s investment in people in creating a unique work culture has paid off in the long run. James Sinegal , a truly infinite minded leader , obsessed with creating “an employee first” culture much against the wishes of Wall Street gurus , has shown again as to how an infinite mindset is indeed the way…
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What caused GE’s downfall ?
GE’s fall in market capitalization over time is not something that should surprise us. Jack Welch the CEO of GE loved playing the “finite game” with most emphasis given to short term performance and financial numbers. Gradually this finite mindset , with the metrics focused on performance , pitted the individual employees against one another.The…
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What is unique to “The Container Store”?
The Container Store’s unique “employee centered” work culture has enabled it to be known as one of the best workplaces. Source – consciouscompanymedia.com How the Container Store Built Its Legendary Culture by Embracing Wellness in the Workplace The link gives us insights as to how embracing wellness at the workplace has enabled the store to…
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Does “hitting a goal” give us fulfillment?
Human beings right from the caveman times have been social animals always craving for human bonds With the rise of “nuclear families” & focus on short term goals we have started becoming more self centred In the modern day hitting goals , short term targets are given lot of priority.This is like addiction and is…
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“Work culture” & its two components
Culture in any work environment is a function of two essential components: 1) Values & 2) Behavior A value system is nurtured by the leadership.If the value system encourages a long term infinite mindset it has a wonderful effect and makes people feel safe and encouraged.The vice versa is true as well The value system…
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Three steps to “Switch” to desired behavior
For things to change behaviour of people have to change.The change needs to impact both the rational and emotional brain. Three steps to effect the change: 1) Directing the rational brain by a) Following the bright spots b) Scripting Critical Moves and c) Pointing to the destination 2) Motivating the emotional brain by a) Finding…