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Tag: The infinite game

  • Why Simon’s vision should inspire one and all?

    Simon Sinek , the author of the best selling book “Start With Why” has the following vision which is sure to inspire one and all seeking inspiration in their everyday lives. “To build a world in which the vast majority of us wake up every single morning inspired to go to work , feel safe…

  • Hiring tip used by great organizations

    “Hire for culture and you can always teach the skills later” – Simon Sinek All such organizations have a vision that would aim towards advancing a just cause larger than the organization itself. Once employees are aligned with the culture they would give their blood sweat and tear.

  • What makes a “Just Cause” a necessity in an infinite game

    A “just cause”as defined by Simon Sinek in “The Infinite Game” is a specific vision of the future state that does not yet exist; a future state so appealing that people are willing to make sacrifices in order to help advance toward that vision. Such a vision aims at benefits for others in mind without…

  • A vision should be “for” rather than “against” something

    A message crafted with an “against” in mind is reactive , is about vilifying , demonizing or rejecting.This thus more often than not would convey a demotivating negative message. As against this a message crafted with a “for” in mind is about feeling inspired , ignites the hunan spirit and makes us feel optimistic and…

  • Winning a finite game no more than a “dopamine” shot

    A finite game is one where players are fixed , rules are fixed and time is limited. “Winning” matters in a finite game and as a result finite games are played by players led by finite minded leaders.Winning is for the short term and is hardly able to stand the test of time.The effect is…

  • Watch out for leaders and their messages

    When a leader issues a communication to a broader audience on behalf of the company their intent or mindset of leading the organization becomes very clear. If the communication prioritizes growth , shareholder value , customer satisfaction , employees in that order it clearly puts “numbers” over “people” which is an indication of a finite…

  • Infinite minded leader – Doug Mcmillon

    Doug Mcmillon has revived Walmart with his infinite mindset after the dismal period from  2009 and 2013 under Mike Duke. Main reason of revival under Doug Mcmillion is attributed to his infinite mindset and vision of putting people over numbers. Please read below one such great post(source Fortune.com) that talks about why he is indeed…

  • Deciding to lead – Three factors

    There are three factors to consider as a leader of a team participating in a game. 1) The leader cannot choose whether the game is finite or infinite 2) The leader has to decide whether to take part in the game or not 3) Once the leader decides to join the fame , he/she has…

  • CHOOSE an INFINITE MINDSET

    In life or in business , we cannot choose the game we play. Neither can we choose the rules. The rules vary between “finite” & “infinite” games. The only option is to choose an INFINITE mindset in the infinite game. The ONLY choice we have is how we play whether with a “finite mindset” or…

  • Adopting an “infinite mindset” needs courage

    An infinite mindset always thinks of the long run rather than focusing on “low hanging fruits” in the short term. Since this relates to a vision , of something currently non-existential , it comes with its own set of risks. History is witness to the fact that visionary leaders who have adopted an “infinite mindset”…