In an infinite game having a WORTHY RIVAL is the most necessary pre-requisite to keep playing the game.
The following are the most important reasons why a WORTHY RIVAL is needed:
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
Leaders with a finite mindset put numbers and profits over people.
In an organization or culture where people are pitted against each other , in order to meet performance targets even the most talented of people can indulge in unethical practices to meet targets.
Thus such kind of organizations which are run with a finite mindset and numbers are put ahead of people there is more chance of ethical fading than organizations led with an infinite mindset where people are put ahead of resources.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled The Infinite Game.
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.
The most anxiety inducing place is to be alone where we feel we have to protect ourselves from the people on our own team.
Fear can push us to choose the best finite option at the risk of doing infinite damage.
This inherent fear of saving ourselves entices many of the finite minded leaders to take short sighted decisions.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book The Infinite Game
“When a group shares in the suffering , it actually brings the team together”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
For finite minded leaders the natural instinct is to put profits and numbers before people.
This is because resources or profits fuel an organization’s growth and are tangible.There are various short cuts that can be adopted to report an improvement in profits and hence these short cuts are adopted by most leaders.Resource is tangible and related to financial metrics associated with an organization.
True infinite minded visionary leaders take the difficult path of putting people over resources.Putting people over resources entails investing in the intangible asset of “will” which cannot be manipulated by money.Motivating people to get the best out of them by creating a good environment goes a long way in inspiring the “will” of people to in turn take care of resources.
Thus being an infinite minded leader needs risk as well as a lot of hard work.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
“We will only have work life balance when we feel safe at home and feel safe at work.”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s famous quotes.
“If the challenge we face does not scare us , then it is probably not that important”
Adopted from Together is Better
“When we say out loud what we do not know , it increases the likelihood that someone who does know will offer help”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better
“Safe is good for side walks and swimming pools.Life requires risk if we are to get anywhere”
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s Together is Better.