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  • Why a “Just Cause” makes sense for every organization

    A “Just Cause” is defined as the futuristic vision aimed towards engaging employees of an organization for achievement of fulfillment in their lives.This is solely driven by the sense of meaning in the vision that makes monetary short term benefits insignificant to an employee of an organization.

    Needlessly to say taking baby steps towards that vision gives us a sense of fulfillment.This is why the company mission and vision statements should be oriented more towards alignment with a “Just Cause” rather than benefits which can be felt only in the short term.

    All great organizations orient their vision and mission statements keeping the long term perspective in mind.Simon Sinek mentions about the same in his book titled “The Infinite Game”.

     

  • How “WHY” is different from “Just Cause”

    Simon Sinek who introduced the concept of WHY , has very aptly mentioned the difference between WHY and “Just Cause”(One of the pre-requisite for Infinite mindset) in his wonderful book titled “The Infinite Game”.

    WHY gives a sense of purpose in our lives whereas a “Just Cause” is the vision which we move towards to achieve fulfillment in our lives.

    Please find below some the biggest differences..

    WHY Just Cause
    WHY can be only one There can be multiple “just causes” an individual is attracted towards
    Is the foundation built from past deeds Is the futuristic vision
    Gives us a sense of purpose in our lives IS the vision which we move towards to attain a sense of fulfillment

     

     

  • Organizations working towards a “just cause”

    Organizations that work for the advancement of a just cause , work towards a vision that is expected to be realized in future which if realized can advance society at large.

    Such kind of vision makes monetary & short term benefits irrelevant.In such organizations people like their work but most importantly love their jobs since they feel part of a larger futuristic goal.

    Needless to say “just cause” gives a sense of true fulfillment as mentioned by Simon Sinek in “The Infinite Game”.

  • Importance of a just cause in an infinite game

    Just cause is a vision which has not been realized but a cause that is worthy enough for believers to even be ready to sacrifice their lives.

    The goal of an infinite fame is not to win but to keep playing for the future realization of something bigger than ourselves.

    Hence the importance of the just cause especially to a leader to keep the followers engaged.

    Thus an organization which enables the employees to work for a just cause are ones where employees end up loving their jobs.

    Simon Sinek makes a mention of this in his book titled “The Infinite Game”.

  • What are the Five principles to lead with an Infinite Mindset?

    To lead an organization with an infinite mindset , in the infinite game of business , a leader needs to adhere to the below mentioned five principles to lead with an infinite mindset.

    The five principles to lead with an infinite mindset have been summarized below:

    1) Advance a just cause

    2) Build trusting teams

    3)Study worthy rivals

    4)Demonstrate existential flexibility

    5)Have the courage to lead

    Simon Sinek very aptly makes a mention of this framework in his book titled “The Infinite Game”.

  • Why a finite leadership mindset is addictive?

    Though the game of business is infinite , there has been a rise of leaders with a finite mindset trying to run the show in the game of business.

    A finite mindset which results in quick short term gains often comes at the sacrifice of employee benefits and empathy.

    Terms such as “Number one in the industry” seem very flashy & saleable to the board as well as shareholders.For this simple reason we see CEO’s of modern day organizations obsessed with competition always trying to outwit them rather than wanting to be a better version of their ownselves.

    This is addictive like gambling and such short term benefits increase the flow of “dopamine” thus make these short term tactics seductive.In the long run though , these have very detrimental effects for an organization as a whole.

    Simon Sinek makes a mention of this in “The Infinite Game”.

  • Shortcomings of a finite leadership mindset

    According to McKinsey , the average longevity of a S&P 500 firm has been steadily decreasing from an average of 61 years to 18 years.

    The primary reason for this has been attributed to a leader’s shift in mindset from infinite to finite.

    The moment quarterly numbers become topmost priority , shortcuts like employee layoffs are used to shoot up profits , mistrust , non-cooperation emerge as the biggest byproducts messing up the environment.

    Simon Sinek has made this point in his book named “The Infinite Game.”

  • Amazing quote on persuasion – Simon Sinek

  • Amazing quote on persuasion – Simon Sinek

  • Playing “Infinite Games” to make your competition irrelevant

    Over the past few months I have had the good fortune of watching numerous Simon Sinek videos on “Infinite Games”.

    One such talks about the merit of playing “infinite games” to make competition irrelevant.

    A player of “infinite games” tries to make oneself a better version by the day without being fussy about what the competition is doing.

    Such a player knows the merits of experimentation to come up with something revolutionary , while being cognizant of the fact that failure is part and parcel of all such experimentation.

    This is why the projections and targets are not based on any competitor but reakustic goals based on the vision the company sets for itself.

    Since creativity is driven by right hemisphere thinking of the brain & thrives in a conducive atmosphere all such organizations are able to create and nurture talent who feel motivated to create something revolutionary.

    This is why playing “infinite games” in business as well as personal life is the way forward.