The following video illuminates us on the need of putting TRUST over PERFORMANCE , the NAVY SEAL way, as mentioned by Simon Sinek..
Tag: performance vs trust
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As a LEADER what matters to you most , IQ or EQ?This INSIGHT will change you for good..
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Simon Sinek from his book The Infinite Game
Whereas performance relates to IQ(Intelligence Quotient) , trust relates to EQ(Emotional Quotient)
Performance is given more value by finite minded leaders who put numbers ahead of people.
Trust is given more value by infinite minded leaders who are willing to take the risks to form trusting teams.
In the modern day workplace there is an increasing emphasis being given to trust since performance can be taught whereas trust is more human in nature.
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As a LEADER are you CONFUSED on which to prioritise, PERFORMANCE or TRUST?This should CONVINCE you..
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”.
Whereas performance relates to IQ(Intelligence Quotient) , trust relates to EQ(Emotional Quotient)
Performance is given more value by finite minded leaders who put numbers ahead of people.
Trust is given more value by infinite minded leaders who are willing to take the risks to form trusting teams.
In the modern day workplace there is an increasing emphasis being given to trust since performance can be taught whereas trust is more human in nature.
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This plot explains the selection criteria for NAVY SEALS
Plot of Performance vs Trust For Navy Seals the real test of a leader is on the basis of Trust.Performance is important but Trust which relates to Character is the primary selection criteria
Performance relates to technical competence and can be taught by training whereas Trust is character oriented and hence ones falling in High Trust High Performance , High Trust Medium Performance or even Low Performance are preferred
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game
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How to interpret “Performance vs Trust curve” in the infinite game?
When we plot Performance on the Y axis and Trust on the X axis , the point of focus should be the following quadrants:
- Top right – High Performance , High Trust
- Bottom Right – Low performance , high trust
- Top left – High performance and low trust
#3 is associated with people who are high on IQ but very poor team players.These are people who are driven only by extrinsic rewards and hence are a misfit when it comes to collaboration and brainstorming.
#2 is associated with people who though are lacking in performance are high desirable since they have high EQ and hence promote collaboration and problem solving.
Since performance can be coached through proper training even the NAVY SEALS in their arduous training emphasize more on leaders who though may be lacking in performance are high on trust.
#1 is an Utopian scenario and may never happen.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game , throws light on personality traits that is required in the modern day of the infinite game where infinite mindset is related to high EQ.
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The NAVY SEALS as well as any great work environment share this in common
With respect to performance and Trust , Trust is of much higher importance to Navy Seals and their training is oriented to encourage Trustworthy leaders rather than selfish minded high performing individuals.
Performance is related to technical competence and is more related to Intelligence Quotient which can be trained.On the other hand Trust relates to Character and more so related to Emotional Quotient which is needed to help collaborate with each other.
The same principles hold good in a highly trustworthy work environment where infinite minded visionary leaders focus on the macro aspects rather than micro aspects.Focus on macro aspects needs encouragement of Trustworthy individuals over High performing selfish minded individuals.
Concepts adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game
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Why do NAVY SEALS prefer Trust over Performance?
Whereas Performance relates to technical competence , Trust relates to character.
In summary Performance is related to IQ whereas Trust relates to the ability to collaborate with everyone , being likable and relates to EQ.
Hence NAVY SEALS prefer leaders who have high EQ over those with high IQ.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game.
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How NAVY SEALS train leaders?
The highly skilled NAVY SEALS are interested in whether or not leaders can cross a water hazard or any other arbitrary obstacle.
They are interested in training leaders who can create an environment in which everyone feels trusted and trusting so that they can work together to overcome any obstacle.
Performance is technical competence whereas trust is related to character and hence NAVY SEALS end up giving more emphasis to Trust or EQ than IQ or performance.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled The Infinite Game.
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Performance Or Trust , which does an infinite minded leader choose?
Taking the example of Navy Seals , more than performance the need is of a trustworthy individual.
A high performing individual low on trust spoils the environment and the team morale.
Whereas a highly trustworthy individual even though lacking in performance is much more in demand since IQ related to performance can be taught
EQ cannot be taught and is the most important prerequisite that a leader seeks in an individual to keep playing the infinite game
The ideal scenario is to have the balance between IQ and EQ
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game
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Subtle differences between “Performance” & “Trust”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”.
Whereas performance relates to IQ(Intelligence Quotient) , trust relates to EQ(Emotional Quotient)
Performance is given more value by finite minded leaders who put numbers ahead of people.
Trust is given more value by infinite minded leaders who are willing to take the risks to form trusting teams.
In the modern day workplace there is an increasing emphasis being given to trust since performance can be taught whereas trust is more human in nature.