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Category: Motivational

  • If BULLET POINTS dominate your presentations , read this.

    New research into cognitive functioning—how the brain works—proves that bullet points are the least effective way to deliver important information. Neuroscientists are finding that what passes as a typical presentation is usually the worst way to engage your audience.”

    Adopted from Carmine Gallo’s book Presentation Secret of Steve Jobs

  • DO THIS if you don’t want to be LEFT BEHIND

    If you’re not focusing on becoming so good they can’t ignore you, you’re going to be left behind.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book So Good..

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  • Why should INTRINSIC MOTIVATION dominate your PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

    Extrinsic Motivation v/s Intrinsic Motivation

    The insights in this post have been adopted based on lessons learnt from Daniel Pink’s book Drive and Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game

    Extrinsic Motivation or Carrot and Stick method of motivation was applicable in the era of Industrial Revolution based on finite mindset.

    Whereas Intrinsic Motivation is applicable in the modern day of the knowledge worker to encourage an infinite mindset.

    The table below outlines the most glaring differences and proves beyond doubt that Intrinsic Motivation is adopted by infinite minded leaders in the infinite game of business.

    Knowing this would make you realize why modern day performance management systems should be based on intrinsic motivation.

    Extrinsic MotivationIntrinsic Motivation
    Based on extrinsic motivation e.g RewardsBased on intrinsic motivation e.g. autonomy
    Short term orientedLong term oriented
    Result in Type X(extrinsic) personalitiesResults in long term mindset oriented Type I personalities
    Does not apply in the modern day infinite gameIs the best technique for the infinite game
    Encourage narrow mindset , unethical behaviorEncourage adopting infinite mindset and long term oriented mindset
    Inherently stressfulInherently oriented towards fulfillment
    Dopamine shotStimulates flow of Oxytocin
    Common for mundane , routine bound and “Left brain” oriented workMost applicable to encourage creativity , innovation associated with “right brain” oriented work
    Why Intrinsic Motivation is the way to go?

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  • How can DELIBERATE PRACTICE make you UNIQUE?

    The need of DELIBERATE PRACTICE

    The good news about deliberate practice is that it will push you past this plateau and into a realm where you have little competition.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book So Good..

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  • What makes CRAFTSMAN MINDSET so lucrative?

    Adopt the CRAFTSMAN MINDSET

    Craftsman mindset focuses on what you can offer the world, the passion mindset focuses instead on what the world can offer you. This mindset is how most people approach their working lives.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s So Good..

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  • Why can’t everyone become an EXPERT?

    The need for DELIBERATE PRACTICE

    Doing things we know how to do well is enjoyable, and that’s exactly the opposite of what deliberate practice demands….”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book So Good..

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  • Can being PASSIONATE alone make us DAMN GOOD?

    Time to adopt the CRATSMAN mindset

    If you want to love what you do, abandon the passion mindset (“what can the world offer me?”) and instead adopt the craftsman mindset (“what can I offer the world?”).”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book So Good That They Can’t Ignore You

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  • Why is STORYTELLING a precious ART?

    The Need of Storytelling

    Stories (not ideas, not features, not benefits) are what spread from person to person.

    Adopted from Seth Godin’s book All Marketers are Liars

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  • When can a MARKETER turn a LIAR?

    Marketing and Storytelling

    All marketers are storytellers. Only the losers are liars.”

    Adopted from Seth Godin’s All Marketers are Liars

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  • What are the INGREDIENTS of INFINITE MINDSET?

    INFINITE MINDSET in the age of INFINITE GAME

    INFINITE MINDSET of an INFINITE LEADER
    Characteristics of INFINITE MINDSET in LEADERSHIP

    If you know that the game of Life or Business is an INFINITE ONE , adopting an INFINITE mindset is the only option. As mentioned by Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game these are the 5 ingredients that an INFINITE MINDSET embraces to win in an INFINITE game

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