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  • Why HATE a GENIUS LEADER with THOUSAND HELPERS?

    Why HATE a GENIUS LEADER with THOUSAND HELPERS?

    Daily writing prompt
    What public figure do you disagree with the most?
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    There are acclaimed public figures who are geniuses with “yes men” around. I hate genius leaders with thousand helpers for the reasons mentioned below.

    Organizations led by a GENIUS leader with THOUSAND FOLLOWERS, decide on the “WHAT” questions without figuring out the SUCCESSION plan i.e. the “WHO” related questions.

    On the other hand, great organizations led by LEVEL 5 leaders, first get the RIGHT PEOPLE on the BUS before deciding on the answers to the STRATEGY related questions. Thus these organizations answer the “WHO” related questions before taking the “WHAT” related decisions.

    The SECRET SAUCE to LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP

    Hence strive to a Level 5 leader not a genius leader with thousand helpers.

  • Let Infinite Mindset guide your Career Plan

    Let Infinite Mindset guide your Career Plan

    Daily writing prompt
    What is your career plan?
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    My career plan is to continue playing the infinite game of life with an infinite mindset. Let an infinite mindset guide your career plan as highlighted in the below insights.

    The game of life and business as we all know is infinite. There is nothing like winning in life or business.

    Hence the only option left with us is to lead with an infinite mindset without being bogged down by competition.

    Read these wonderful insights to enlighten yourselves on the concept of infinite mindset.

    The merits of INFINITE MINDSET
    Play the Game of Life with an Infinite Mindset
  • Commonalities between SALESPERSON and ARTIST

    Commonalities between SALESPERSON and ARTIST

    Daily writing prompt
    What was the last live performance you saw?
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    As a salesperson I always look forward to witnessing live performance of my favorite artists. There are quite a few commonalities between a salesperson and an artist which is really fascinating.

    To me the most apt definition of an artist is as follows:

    “An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.”

    This is why live performance by my favorite artists always keeps me on the edge.

    Have you wondered why MOST ARTISTS are UNREASONABLE?
  • Involve with the RIGHT COMMUNITY

    Involve with the RIGHT COMMUNITY

    Daily writing prompt
    What do you do to be involved in the community?
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    When you know that you are part of the right community, doing necessary things just sink in. To involve with the right community it is very important to know the correct definition of COMMUNITY.

    As Simon Sinek says:

    “A COMMUNITY is a GROUP of PEOPLE who AGREE to GROW together.”

    Just how like minded people form part of a growing community, the same holds good with a trustworthy team.

    Knowing this definition makes it easier for us to understand the importance of having people in a TEAM who BELIEVE in what a LEADER believes and more importantly the power of SOCIAL BONDS.

    The following insight explains the growth of open source communities.

  • What makes APPLE so UNIQUE?

    What makes APPLE so UNIQUE?

    Daily writing prompt
    What are your favorite brands and why?
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    There are several brands I like but nothing more than APPLE. I have always wondered on what makes Apple so unique. Read this blog post to know more.

    There are TWO BIG TRUTHS about Apple as a brand as highlighted by Seth Godin in All Marketers are Liars.

    1. Invent stuff worth talking about.
    2. Tell stories about what you’ve invented. Hence Make up great stories. That’s the new motto.

    In addition:

    “The organizations that succeed realize that offering a remarkable product with a great story is more important and more profitable than doing what everyone else is doing just a bit better.”

    Moreover the meteoric success of Apple is the INFINITE MINDSET that goes into producing customer centric products.

    Like Apple other iconic companies have all of these things in common:

    How do you EXPLAIN the phenomenal LONG TERM SUCCESS of companies like APPLE , SOUTHWEST?They play the INFINITE GAME to perfection..
  • Two Critical Components of Mastery

    Two Critical Components of Mastery

    To know the two critical components of mastery, please read the below insight inspired from Atomic Habits.

  • How do GOOD HABITS lead to MASTERY?

    How do GOOD HABITS lead to MASTERY?

    Mastering a series of good habits leads to mastery. This is why attainment of mastery is indeed a LONG and BUMPY ride. This insight from Atomic Habits will enlighten you as to how mastering a series of good habits leads to mastery.

    To master ONE HABIT you need to put in sufficient effort to cross the HABIT LINE.

    Now when we TAKE A SERIES of these habits, we realize why attainment mastery is indeed such a difficult journey.

  • Why should you CAREFULLY choose your MENTOR?

    Why should you CAREFULLY choose your MENTOR?

    Daily writing prompt
    List the people you admire and look to for advice…
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    Whenever we are in need of direction in life, we need a great mentor. But exercise caution while choosing your mentor.

    Not every leader can be your mentor. Only a great leader with great listening skills along with empathy can have your back.

    Read this insight to know more about such leaders and why should choose one.

    I Have Your Back. Why does it matter?
  • The Importance of Kurt Lewin’s Behavioral Function

    The Importance of Kurt Lewin’s Behavioral Function

    Kurt Lewin’s behavioral function goes a long way in establishing the relationship between a person’s environment with his or her behavior.

  • What is the LAW of LEAST EFFORT?

    What is the LAW of LEAST EFFORT?

    The law of least effort helps us understand a quirk in human behavior.

    This has been illustrated by James Clear in his book Atomic Habits.