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  • Leadership is like Parenting

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Daily writing prompt
    What is the last thing you learned?
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    How is Leadership like Parenting?

    The last thing on great leadership I have learnt is that leadership is like parenting. Let’s explore more.

    Simon Sinek has done extensive work on this topic via his experience with US Navy Seals, great leaders and has come up with this wonderful metaphor.

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Great leaders back their team and encourage them to do their best. This is very similar to how we as parents support our kids to give off their best.

    For another insight on the same topic, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/extending-parenting-to-leadership-2/

    Visit this link to to view the video around the same topic:

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=497155764483613

  • Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Understand relationship conflict versus task conflict

    Read this blog post to understand relationship conflict versus task conflict.

    This post will highlight why having constructive conflicts at work while maintaining healthy relationships can propel us forward.

    This is why creative workplace encourage high performance teams wherein individuals have the liberty to bring in different points of view.

    Read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again to understand the key differences between the two conflicts.

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    For another such insightful post inspired from the same book Think Again by Adam Grant please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-is-key-to-confident-humility/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Five Tips for everlasting Happiness

    Five Tips for everlasting Happiness

    Daily writing prompt
    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
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    There are these five tips for everlasting happiness I am going to provide in this blog post. If you practice these regularly you are sure to lead a fulfilled life.

    1. NOT COMPARING with OTHERS and doing my BEST at WHAT I am passionate about.
    2. Having full FAITH in GOD, TRUST the value system indeed works and hence be PATIENT with whatever I have.
    3. TURNING a DEAF EAR to NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE PEOPLE.
    4. Overcoming FEAR by looking at FEAR eye to eye.
    5. Being GOOD with MYSELF if I have done my BEST, EXPECTING nothing in RETURN.

    Read this blog post to know more:

    FIVE THINGS I do for FUN
  • When is a Family in Full Flow?

    When is a Family in Full Flow?

    Being in Full Flow

    Being in full flow is very energizing and leads to fulfillment. In his book Flow, the author further highlights that a family member and hence the family is in full flow when as a family we are able to combine differentiation with integration. So when is a family in full flow? Read on to know more.

    Combine Differentiation and Integration for realizing Flow

    From the perspective of a family, differentiation is is with respect to the fact that each family member gets to follow his or her passion.

    Integration happens when all of the members unite for a common purpose larger than themselves.

    Thus by combining differentiation and integration, a family is able to unleash a flow experience, as mentioned in this wonderful insight.

    Know more about the Flow experience

    To know more about flow experience and how it helps to energize us please read this wonderful insight inspired from the book Flow.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/being-in-flow-leads-to-happiness-how/

    To know more about the author and his work visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi

  • Simon Sinek’s Optimism Company

    Simon Sinek’s Optimism Company

    Daily writing prompt
    What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?
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    Being an ardent fan and follower of Simon Sinek, I have a long term desire to contribute to Simon Sinek’s Optimism Company.

    For those of you who don’t know about it:

    Simon launched The Optimism Company to help companies inspire their people. The digital learning company offers live online classes, on-demand courses, keynotes, and workshops to help teach leadership, purpose, and culture.

    Since all of us are in dire need of optimism, learning and teaching nuances on optimism would be real fun.

  • True Definition of an Artist

    True Definition of an Artist

    Daily writing prompt
    Who are your favorite artists?
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    The true definition of an artist has been wonderfully highlighted by Seth Godin in his book The Linchpin.

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

    All my favorite artists are motivational speakers and authors namely Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, Carmine Gallo and Cal Newport.

    Some wonderful insights on true artists can be found in the following blog posts:

    Why do GREAT ARTISTS make us UNCOMFORTABLE?
    Have you wondered why MOST ARTISTS are UNREASONABLE?

  • Music is a therapy

    Daily writing prompt
    What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
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    Music to me is a therapy and is my most favorite hobby or pastime.

    It has been proven by research that music is an anxiety reliever, triggers right brain thinking and enables a person to remain in flow.

    Thus if you are under duress or need focus in life, start loving music to help you relax.

    Why does MUSIC stimulate RIGHT BRAIN thinking?
    How does MUSIC reduce ANXIETY?
  • Difference between PLEASURE and ENJOYMENT

    Difference between PLEASURE and ENJOYMENT

    Pleasure versus Enjoyment

    Though these two words sound very similar there is a difference between pleasure and enjoyment. Inspired from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book Flow, this blogpost illuminates us on the fine line between the two.

    One is short lived the other long lasting

    As mentioned by the author in the book Flow, while pleasure is short lived, enjoyment is long lasting. Read this insight on the same inspired from the book Flow.

    Know more insights from Flow

    Here is one another very interesting insight from the book Flow. This book is a true master piece and should be read by anyone who is seeking inspiration and motivation in life.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-does-music-reduce-anxiety/

    To know more about the science of Flow visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)

  • How can you TRANSLATE MISSION to GREAT SUCCESS?

    How can you TRANSLATE MISSION to GREAT SUCCESS?

    Translate Mission to Great Success

    Inspired from the following insight shared by Cal Newport in So Good They Can’t Ignore You, illuminates us as to how we can translate missions into great successes

  • Do you know these THREE SECRETS on PASSION?

    Do you know these THREE SECRETS on PASSION?

    Three Secrets on Passion

    This wonderful insight inspired from Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You throws light on the Three Secrets on Passion.