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  • Human brain’s craving for a sense of “purpose”

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Our human brain is oriented to feel comfortable given a sense of purpose and direction.

    Truly great leaders know this scientific fact and hence to lead a “trusting team” they show their team a sense of purpose.

    Once our brain understands about a specific purpose and direction , it is creative enough to devise innovative means to reach the destination overcoming obstacles that can come in the way.

    The sense of purpose and direction provided separates great leaders from the ordinary “placeholder” leaders.

  • Leadership lessons for the day – Simon Sinek

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled , “Together is Better”

    “Leadership is like a muscle , practice everyday to make it perfect”

  • “Leadership like parenting” metaphor

    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

  • “Organization as a plant” metaphor

    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.

  • Leadership lessons for the day – Simon Sinek

    Simon Sinek’s Together is Better is a leadership masterclass.

    The following have been adopted from the book:

    1) Leadership is an education.The best leaders think themselves as students and not teachers

    2) A star wants to see himself rise to the top. A leader wants to see those around him become stars.

    3) A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people

  • Difference between good and bad leaders

    Simon Sinek in “Together is Better” mentions the following about leadership:

    Bad leaders care about who’s right , good leaders care about what is right

    A true masterclass.

  • Making competition irrelevant

    Simon Sinek in “Together is Better” mentions the following on self motivation:

    We achieve much more when we chase our dream than the competition.

    A true masterclass.

  • Working for each other

    Simon Sinek in “Together is Better” mentions the following about leadership:

    Under bad leaders we feel like we work for the company , whereas under good leaders we feel as if we work for each other.

    A true masterclass.

  • Simon Sinek wonderful leadership advice

    Came across this wonderful link with the 5 piece leadership advice by the TEDD talk legend Simon Sinek.

    https://www.foodandwine.com/news/simon-sinek-welcome-conference

    Hope you guys enjoy!!

  • “Weak” v/s “Strong” leader – Simon Sinek quote

    The following inspiring quote from Simon Sinek , aptly illustrates the difference between “weak” and “strong” leaders….

    “Weak leaders want their people to do as they say. Strong leaders want their people to do as they think.” — Simon Sinek