“We can TEACH only if we are willing to LEARN.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s quotes
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The art of constantly learning from deserving competitors
“Our BEST COMPETITORS reveal our WEAKNESSES. The GOAL is NOT to BEAT our COMPETITION but rather to IMPROVE OURSELVES.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s quotes
Failures are the pillars of “Good Stories”
Adopted from the following quote of Simon Sinek: “If EVERYTHING goes RIGHT , we get a GOOD EXPERIENCE. If EVERYTHING goes WRONG , we get a GOOD STORY.”
Of Leadership and Optimism
“All GREAT LEADERS are OPTIMISTS. To INSPIRE necessarily requires a POSITIVE OUTLOOK.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s quotes
Understanding differences between “Charisma” and “Energy”
Charisma comes from a CLARITY of WHY.A charismatic leader has a clear sense of VISION and a JUST CAUSE in mind.It comes from absolute conviction in an IDEAL bigger than oneself. Energy in contrast comes from a GOOD NIGHT’s SLEEP or lots of caffeine.Energy can EXCITE. Only Charisma can INSPIRE.Charisma commands LOYALTY whereas Energy doesContinue reading “Understanding differences between “Charisma” and “Energy””
Comparison between Great Organizations and a TRAPEZE
A trapeze who does deadly stunts would need a NET for protection in the eventuality when the stunt flops. The presence of the NET would be sure enough to psychologically inspire the TRAPEZE to attempt such deadly stunts. Like in great organizations the employees are made to feel safe by iconic leaders.When the employees feelContinue reading “Comparison between Great Organizations and a TRAPEZE”
Why Companies with a strong sense of WHY , are top performers?
Companies with a STRONG SENSE of WHY are able to INSPIRE their EMPLOYEES. These employees are more PRODUCTIVE and INNOVATIVE and the feeling they bring to WORK attracts other people eager to work there as well. When people inside a company know WHY they come to work , people outside the company are vastly moreContinue reading “Why Companies with a strong sense of WHY , are top performers?”
How Great Leaders look at “good fits” in an organization?
All great leaders have in COMMON is the unique ABILITY to find GOOD FITS to join their organizations. People WHO BELIEVE WHAT THEY BELIEVE. The ability to find such people makes it easier for them to provide GREAT SERVICE. SouthWest is a great example for the same. As Herb Keller famously said : “You doContinue reading “How Great Leaders look at “good fits” in an organization?”
How do Level 5 leaders motivate their people?
Level 5 leaders firstly board the RIGHT PEOPLE in the BUS and take the WRONG PEOPLE off the bus. Since they already have the RIGHT PEOPLE , they will be SELF MOTIVATED. Hence the key if NOT to DE-MOTIVATE these people. The sure shot means of DE-MOTIVATING them is to ignore the BRUTAL facts ofContinue reading “How do Level 5 leaders motivate their people?”
Great Leaders encourage”Healthy Scientific Debates”
Great organizations led by Level 5 leaders are ones that have a penchant for INTENSE DIALOGUE. These organizations DO NOT use these “heated discussions” as a gimmick to let people “HAVE THEIR SAY” so that they could “BUY IN” to a predetermined decision. The process that is rather adopted is one of a “HEATED SCIENTIFICContinue reading “Great Leaders encourage”Healthy Scientific Debates””
