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  • Why CSR is not same as “A Just Cause”?

    A company cannot be cause driven just because of charitable grants as part of its CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility).

    No amount of CSR should be able to offset the excessive finite focus the company may be having.

    A CSR should be part of a broader strategy to advance the “Just Cause”.The way a company makes money as well as the way in which is gives money for e.g. via charitable means should both contribute towards advancing the “Just Cause”.

    Simon Sinek very aptly makes these points to highlight how CSR is different than a “Just Cause”.

  • Fulfillment in our lives

    Simon Sinek in his book titled “Together is Better” highlights the following to mention when we humans truly feel fulfilled.

    He says that most of us live our lives by accident ,doing jobs to make both ends meet while not necessarily liking the jobs that we do.

    Truly fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose

  • Leadership tips for the day – Simon Sinek

    Simon Sinek in his book titled “Together is Better” throws light on some unique leadership traits exhibited by infinite minded leaders , focused on the long term.

    1. Leadership is not about being in charge.Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.
    2. Leadership is not a rank or position to be attained.Leadership is a service to be given.

  • Why Simon’s vision should inspire one and all?

    Simon Sinek , the author of the best selling book “Start With Why” has the following vision which is sure to inspire one and all seeking inspiration in their everyday lives.

    “To build a world in which the vast majority of us wake up every single morning inspired to go to work , feel safe when we’re there and return home fulfilled at the end of the day.”

    I personally find this very inspiring.

  • Hiring tip used by great organizations

    “Hire for culture and you can always teach the skills later” – Simon Sinek

    All such organizations have a vision that would aim towards advancing a just cause larger than the organization itself.

    Once employees are aligned with the culture they would give their blood sweat and tear.

  • What makes a “Just Cause” a necessity in an infinite game

    A “just cause”as defined by Simon Sinek in “The Infinite Game” is a specific vision of the future state that does not yet exist; a future state so appealing that people are willing to make sacrifices in order to help advance toward that vision.

    Such a vision aims at benefits for others in mind without being selfish minded.

    Such a vision makes hiring easier wherein passionate people in line with this vision can be onboarded to advance the vision.

    Such a just cause makes the people give their blood sweat and tear on being inspired by the broad purpose.Hence a “just cause” is a pre-requiste for survival in an infinite game.

  • A vision should be “for” rather than “against” something

    A message crafted with an “against” in mind is reactive , is about vilifying , demonizing or rejecting.This thus more often than not would convey a demotivating negative message.

    As against this a message crafted with a “for” in mind is about feeling inspired , ignites the hunan spirit and makes us feel optimistic and hopeful thus inspires us.

    Hence an impactful vision statement in otder to inspire a group should have a “for” rather than an “against”.

    Simon Sinek mentions this in “The Infinite Game”.

  • Winning a finite game no more than a “dopamine” shot

    A finite game is one where players are fixed , rules are fixed and time is limited.

    “Winning” matters in a finite game and as a result finite games are played by players led by finite minded leaders.Winning is for the short term and is hardly able to stand the test of time.The effect is temporary wherein a win results in a “dopamine” flow.

    On the other hand guided by a long term vision an infinite minded leader enables a player to play an infinite game wherein the respective players guided by the vision attain fulfillment instead of just a temporary “dopamine” shot.

    Simon Sinek touches upon these aspects in “The Infinite Game”

  • Watch out for leaders and their messages

    When a leader issues a communication to a broader audience on behalf of the company their intent or mindset of leading the organization becomes very clear.

    If the communication prioritizes growth , shareholder value , customer satisfaction , employees in that order it clearly puts “numbers” over “people” which is an indication of a finite minded leader focused on short term goals.

    If the order of communication is reversed , the organization is playing an infinite game led by a leader with an infinite mindset.

    Simon Sinek mentions about such nuances in his book titled “The Infinite Game”.

  • Infinite minded leader – Doug Mcmillon

    Doug Mcmillon has revived Walmart with his infinite mindset after the dismal period from  2009 and 2013 under Mike Duke.

    Main reason of revival under Doug Mcmillion is attributed to his infinite mindset and vision of putting people over numbers.

    Please read below one such great post(source Fortune.com) that talks about why he is indeed an infinite minded leader.

    https://fortune.com/2015/06/04/walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon/

    Simon Sinek makes a mention of Doug Mcmillon in “The Infinite Game”