Category: Leadership
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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…
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Taming the “problem seeking” rational brain
Three steps involved in helping the rational mind focus towards a goal even when it is faced with a problematic situation: 1) Focus on the bright spots 2) Provide crystal clear direction to reach from start to finish 3) Script the critical moves involved with the above two points Adopted from Chip and Dan Heath’s…
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How great leaders inspire their teams?
Truly infinite minded great leaders understand the psychology of their team members to perfection When faced with crisis situationsn, the natural instinct of the rational mind is to think too much about the problems. The emotional or limbic brain as well , lacks direction from the rational brain and sends negative vibes A visionary calms…
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Overcoming “resistance” towards change
The human rational brain has an inherent tendency to look out for problems When faced with change the problems associated with the change take centre stage. The best way to thus calm down the rational brain is to provide a crystal clear direction that the rational brain can follow to avoid ambiguity. Adopted from Chip…
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What’s working right now?
Whenever we are faced with a crisis , problem or epidemic the rational brain of human beings has too many questions to answer. When faced with a multitude of options , the rational brain undergoes “analysis paralysis” In such a situation very seldom people think “Whats working right now?”If we do and focus on the…
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Reasons behind reduction in “average life ” of a modern day company”?
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game” According to a 2017 study by Credit Suisse the average life of a company has reduced from ~60 years in the 1950’s to ~20 years in the modern day. Though disruptive technology proliferation is often provided as an excuse for this we need to delve deep…
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What is common between John Sculley and Kevin Rollins?
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game” The iconic leaders Steve Jobs and Michael Dell led with an infinite mindset and took them to the level where Apple and Dell respectively are today. But when Steve Jobs was replaced by John Sculley and Michael Dell was succeeded by Kevin Rollins they caused huge…
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Addressing “macro” and “micro” aspects of running an organization
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game” The top three positions of a company i.e. the CEO(Chief Executive Officer) , COO(Chief Operating Officer) & CFO(Chief Financial Officer) are responsible for running a company. Chief Executive Officer is the one who needs to have the vision to run a company with an infinite mindset.This…
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The DNA of “innovative workplaces”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better” Innovative workplaces are nurtured by visionary infinite minded leaders. These are made up of “trusting teams” where employees trust each other and feel safe in each other’s company.The collaborative atmosphere emanating out of the safe environment encourages members to gel together as a team and make…