The true value of a leader is not measured by the work they do.
The true value is rather measured by the work they inspire others to do
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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“Leader as a parent” metaphor
The joy of parenting does not come from the work of being a parent , it comes from seeing out children do the things that delight us
Likewise the joy of leadership comes from seeing someone on our team achieve more than they thought they were capable of
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book “Together is Better”
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Courage to express vulnerability
Our courage to be the first one to express vulnerability inspires those around us to take the same risks.And when they do , the team will rally to support them as well & with that the whole organization thrives
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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Servant leadership
If we go to work and do not love our jobs , quitting is the only option
We can choose to commit ourselves to ensuring that our colleagues love coming to work.Our work becomes helping to find their calling
This act of service is leadership
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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Excitement or Fulfillment?
Winning the award is exciting and results in a “dopamine” shot
The real “oxytocin” driven fulfillment comes from looking back and seeing all the people who rooted for us , helped us , put their reputation in line for us & believed in us
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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The DNA of innovative workplaces
Innovative workplaces consist of high performing teams
High performance trusting teams consist of individuals who trust each other and feel safe in each others company.
They feel safe to the extent of being vulnerable to share their weakness in the hope that their team members would support team
Such an environment helps people work together to make innovation happen
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
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Why video calls can’t substitute “in person” conversation?
Human beings are social animals driven by the power of social bonds
It is our basic nature to seek for company of like minded people in order to feel safe.
The true bonds are formed by touch and feel , in person communication and hence nothing for e.g virtual video calls can substitute in person communication
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s youtube videos
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Leadership is a responsibility
Leadership is not a rank or position to be attained.
Leadership is a service to be rendered to followers
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”
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Bringing a vision to life
It’s the followers not the visionary who bring a leader’s vision to life.
Hence visionaries need followers as much as followers need a vision to get turned on.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled Together is Better
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Dream or Competition – Which do we chase?
Chasing a dream instead of copying competition is much more involved and more difficult.
Such is the case with companies who chase the competition.Their goals are short term oriented and shallow.The culture in such companies is filled with internal politics and micro management.
On the other hand , companies who are busy chasing a dream are long term oriented and are obsessed with trying to make a better version of themselves , by the day.These are ones with a sense of purpose where people are fighting for each other rather than against each other.
Biologically our brain is oriented to derive fulfillment out of long term goals rather than “dopamine” driven short term goals.Hence chasing a dream instead of competition is better for our existence as well.
Needlessly to say this is the difficult part.