Tag: Finite mindset
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Deciding to lead – Three factors
There are three factors to consider as a leader of a team participating in a game. 1) The leader cannot choose whether the game is finite or infinite 2) The leader has to decide whether to take part in the game or not 3) Once the leader decides to join the fame , he/she has…
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Adopting an “infinite mindset” needs courage
An infinite mindset always thinks of the long run rather than focusing on “low hanging fruits” in the short term. Since this relates to a vision , of something currently non-existential , it comes with its own set of risks. History is witness to the fact that visionary leaders who have adopted an “infinite mindset”…
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“Cause Blindness” – What is it?
When an individual is selfishly engrossed in his/her cause/motive , without any care for others around , he/she suffers from “Cause Blindness”. This is very harmful for an individual wherein he/she loses sight of own “weaknesses” & others “strengths”. More often than not this kind of mentality is driven by a finite mindset and can…
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Avoid Product centric mission statements
By making product as a hero in egocentric mission statements , the organization culture suffers. This when happens shifts the spotlight on the product and enginnering teams at tbe cost of other teams for e.g. Accounts , customer support. These departments start perceiving themselves as second grade citizens and do not feel inspired to advance…
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Pitfalls of a egocentric product specific mission statement
Garmin’s mission statement read as follows: “We will be the global leader in every market we serve and our products will be sought after for their compelling design , superior quality & best value” This is an example of product specific egocentric mission statement.Garmin focused on the product with a finite mindset.Needlessly to say this…