Join 21K other subscribers

Tag: Simon Sinek

  • “Leadership like parenting” metaphor

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

    The joy of parenting comes from seeing our children do things that delight us

    Similarly the joy of leadership comes from seeing someone in our team do more than they thought they were capable of

  • 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.

  • “Organization as a plant” metaphor

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”

    No matter how strong an organization or plant is , no matter how tall it is , if a plant is not able to produce new seeds , if an organization is not able to produce new leaders , then the ability to thrive for generations is at risk.

  • What goes into forming “high performing teams”?

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”

    Trusting teams are those which are based on the foundation of trust.People trust each other , collaboration is a byproduct and people feel free to express their vulnerability.

    Biologically human beings are hardwired to protect outselves.When we do not feel safe feeling of mistrust results and performance gets hampered.

    High performing teams are those where people trust each other , are willing to protect each other’s interests and are willing to give their blood sweat and tear to advance a just cause.

    Trusting teams are pioneered by infinite minded leaders willing to take the requisite risks to create the right environment

  • Willingness to express vulnerability

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”

    Trusting teams are those where the members feel safe under an infinite minded leader.Collaboration is the key snd the members are willing to give their blood , sweat and tear to advance a just cause.

    When members work in Trusting Teams , they feel safe to express their vulnerability.Feeling safe to raise hand and admit mistakes , brings out the best in the team members.

  • Emotional vs Rational brain arousal

    The rational brain or “neo cortex” gives human beings the unique ability to analyze , rationalize & brainstorm , given a problem statement

    On the other hand , limbic or emotional brain has been inherited from apes , gives us emotions e.g. feelings of love , affection etc.

    To understand the respective arousal , nothing can be more apt than the following saying from Simon Sinek , adopted from the book titled “Together is Better”

    Our minds can be convinced but our hearts must be won”

  • Leadership lessons for the day – Simon Sinek

    Simon Sinek’s Together is Better is a leadership masterclass.

    The following have been adopted from the book:

    1) Leadership is an education.The best leaders think themselves as students and not teachers

    2) A star wants to see himself rise to the top. A leader wants to see those around him become stars.

    3) A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people

  • Difference between “stress” and “passion”

    Simon Sinek “Together is Better” highlights the difference in the simplest possible manner.

    Working hard for something we don’t care is called stress.Working hard for something we love is called passion.

    A true masterclass.

  • Assessing “true value” of a leader

    Simon Sinek in his book “Together is Better” provides key insights related to the same.

    The true value of a leader is not measured by the work they do.The true value of a leader is measured by the work they inspire others to do.

    A true masterclass in leadership

  • Boss vs Leader

    Simon Sinek is “Together is Better” aptly points out the difference between a boss and a leader.

    A boss has a title.A leader has the people.

    True masterclass in leadership.