“Integrity is when we say the same things publicly that we say privately.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes
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This truth on marketing has not changed over the years
“For the last five hundred years . the best way to succeed has been to treat everyone as a stranger you could do business with.” Adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
The significance of “Dunbar’s Number” in the age of social media
Understanding Dunbar’s Number “British anthropologist Robin Dunbar theorized that a typical person can’t easily have more than 150 people in his tribe. After 150 friends and fellow citizens we cannot keep track.It is too complicated.” In the modern age of social media where we have virtual friends and connections it is common to have 1000Continue reading “The significance of “Dunbar’s Number” in the age of social media”
Overcoming resistance of the limbic brain
The limbic brain or the lizard brain in human beings is the single biggest resistance towards change. Its inherent tendency is to anticipate fear and stay away from things that bring in a change to the status quo. A linchpin conquers the resistance of the limbic brain and is open to take calculated risks. “ItContinue reading “Overcoming resistance of the limbic brain”
Employees first
“Customers will only love a company when the emoloyees love it first” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes
Importance of a good environment
“Without great environments , even great ideas are useless” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes
Understanding the law of “Linchpin Leverage”
The law of Linchpin leverage states that: “The more value you create in your job , the fewer clock minutes of labor you actually spend creating the value” This separates a Linchpin from the GOOD Adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“Great teachers” in schools is the need of the hour
Good teachers in schools teach students to obey rules and ensure compliance.This education is perfectly suited for grooming a group of well trained factory workers. In the modern age of a knowledge worker to groom “Linchpins” requires Great Teachers who teach the below most important aspects: 1) Solving INTERESTING problems 2) Leadership traits Adopted fromContinue reading ““Great teachers” in schools is the need of the hour”
What goes into a “Linchpin’s” persona
The image below adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin aptly highlights the ingredients of a Linchpin’s persona. Noteworthy is the fact that a Prodigy is NOT a Linchpin
When does a “thriving” culture emerge?
“When the things you say and the things you do are in alignment with what you actually believe , a thriving culture emerges.” Adopted from Simon Sinek’s great quotes.
