Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
The joy of parenting comes from seeing our children do things that delight us
Similarly the joy of leadership comes from seeing someone in our team do more than they thought they were capable of
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”.
Whereas performance relates to IQ(Intelligence Quotient) , trust relates to EQ(Emotional Quotient)
Performance is given more value by finite minded leaders who put numbers ahead of people.
Trust is given more value by infinite minded leaders who are willing to take the risks to form trusting teams.
In the modern day workplace there is an increasing emphasis being given to trust since performance can be taught whereas trust is more human in nature.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
No matter how strong an organization or plant is , no matter how tall it is , if a plant is not able to produce new seeds , if an organization is not able to produce new leaders , then the ability to thrive for generations is at risk.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
Trusting teams are those which are based on the foundation of trust.People trust each other , collaboration is a byproduct and people feel free to express their vulnerability.
Biologically human beings are hardwired to protect outselves.When we do not feel safe feeling of mistrust results and performance gets hampered.
High performing teams are those where people trust each other , are willing to protect each other’s interests and are willing to give their blood sweat and tear to advance a just cause.
Trusting teams are pioneered by infinite minded leaders willing to take the requisite risks to create the right environment
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
Trusting teams are those where the members feel safe under an infinite minded leader.Collaboration is the key snd the members are willing to give their blood , sweat and tear to advance a just cause.
When members work in Trusting Teams , they feel safe to express their vulnerability.Feeling safe to raise hand and admit mistakes , brings out the best in the team members.
Adopted from the book titled “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath.
Our rational brain referred to as the “rider” of the “elephant” or emotional brain gives us the unique capability to analyze a situation and take decisions.
In the absence of a clear direction , give a multiple range of options this unique rational brain lacks ditection and gets confused.This phenomenon is referred to as “decision paralysis”
A crystal clear direction helps prevent this phenomenon
The rational brain or “neo cortex” gives human beings the unique ability to analyze , rationalize & brainstorm , given a problem statement
On the other hand , limbic or emotional brain has been inherited from apes , gives us emotions e.g. feelings of love , affection etc.
To understand the respective arousal , nothing can be more apt than the following saying from Simon Sinek , adopted from the book titled “Together is Better”
“Our minds can be convinced but our hearts must be won”
The rider or the rational brain analyzes situation and provides the necessary direction to influence change.
The elephant or the emotional limbic brain understands only signals and provides the passion to influence change.
Thus for change to be driven both the “rider” and “elephant” need to be influenced with the necessary arousal to complement each other and produce the desired impact.
Adopted from the book titled “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath.
Adopted from the book titled “Switch” from Chip and Dan Heath.
Three 3 steps to drive change are:
1) Direct the Rider – The rational brain referred to as the “Rider” needs to a crystal clear direction to be able to drive change
2)Motivate the elephant – Engaging the emotional limbic brain of humans that understands only signals , we encourage cooperation to drive change.This would help to get rid of mental exhaustion
3) Shape the Path – The situational problem can be influenced by better shaping the path to make change more likely
Simon Sinek “Together is Better” highlights the difference in the simplest possible manner.
Working hard for something we don’t care is called stress.Working hard for something we love is called passion.
A true masterclass.