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  • How “Homo Sapiens”stood the test of time?

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”.

    Right from the caveman times till the modern day , several specific stronger than us have failed to survive the test of time yet we “homo sapiens” or humans have stood the test of time.

    The biggest reason for the same is the “Neo Cortex” or rational brain of human beings which gives us the ability to think rationally and helps in problem solving.

    Though strength is important , the power of social bonds that help people collaborate with each other , feel safe and vulnerable and hence fight for each other is a unique skill  that has saved us from extinction when several species around us have become extinct.

    Very thought provoking insight provided in the book that I felt sharing.

  • The DNA of “innovative workplaces”

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Innovative workplaces are nurtured by visionary infinite minded leaders.

    These are made up of “trusting teams” where employees trust each other and feel safe in each other’s company.The collaborative atmosphere emanating out of the safe environment encourages members to gel together as a team and make innovation happen getting rid of the feeling of failure.

  • Human brain’s craving for a sense of “purpose”

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Our human brain is oriented to feel comfortable given a sense of purpose and direction.

    Truly great leaders know this scientific fact and hence to lead a “trusting team” they show their team a sense of purpose.

    Once our brain understands about a specific purpose and direction , it is creative enough to devise innovative means to reach the destination overcoming obstacles that can come in the way.

    The sense of purpose and direction provided separates great leaders from the ordinary “placeholder” leaders.

  • Side effects of “instant gratification”

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”.

    Modern day instant gratification seems very luring for a Gen X millennial.

    In the past ordering a gift and physically receiving it used to take time.Nowadays order something from Amazon and you immediately receive the product.

    For watching a blockbuster movie one had to wait for a long while.Nowadays Netflix , youtube.com enable instant gratification.

    Even for that matter making friends is so easy courtesy social media e.g. Facebook.

    Though instant gratification is something the human race is proud about , this has given rise to a bunch of side effects which are indeed very harmful.

    Not getting something instantly can lead to depression , anger and hence the number of suicidal cases , mental ill health cases are on the rise for a modern day millennial.

    Though often overlooked , is a serious topic to reflect on.

  • Social media addiction and alcoholism

    Social media abuse is increasing by the day.

    Getting addicted to social media is very common in the age of high speed internet and smart phones

    Like alcoholism , social media craving is addictive and both release the addictive chemical named “dopamine” that causes short term happiness.

    As a result of this , addicts crave for instant gratification , in the absence of which depression results

  • The power of human bonds

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Social media and its proliferation has made life convenient and made virtual connections a reality

    In spite of this , social media or for that matter video calls can never be a substitute for “face to face” communication.

    This is because all human beings are social animals and crave for social connections and bonds to feel safe.Nothing can be a substitute for this.

  • Leadership lessons for the day – Simon Sinek

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled , “Together is Better”

    “Leadership is like a muscle , practice everyday to make it perfect”

  • Overcoming obstacles the right way

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Imagining obstacle as a wall , we can imagine whats over the wall or we can stand there and crib , the choice is entirely ours.

    When obstacles appear in life , he fun is to figure out ways to get over it or around it rather than focusing on what is in the way.

  • Why building relationships in a workplace stand out?

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled , “Together is Better”

    Finding excitement at work from events such as meeting a goal , getting a promotion result in a hit of the addictive chemical named “dopamine” which is short lived , temporary.

    Building trusting relations , quality of such relationships that help us overcome every obstacle en route winning together as a group , give us feelings of long lasting fulfillment.This gives us true “oxytocin” driven long lasting fulfillment.

    Needlessly to say to we as humans , relationships always matter

  • When “expressing vulnerability” is the most powerful feeling

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Being vulnerable means admitting we dont know something , we made a mistake and hence ask for help.

    If we work in a team or organization with a strong work culture , among others with whom we feel safe , expressing vulnerability seems to be the most powerful feeling in the world.