Wandering is valuable. Wandering is that acknowledgement that in life and in business, in exploration and in invention, a lot of the time you can see the mountaintop, but you can’t see the trail and you have to explore, you have to wander. It may feel very inefficient, but it’s actually very valuable – sums […]
Beginner’s mindset refers to approaching things with an open mind, with a fresh perspective, as if one is seeing it for the first time. It represents a state of curiosity, openness, and willingness to learn, not burdened by preconceived notions or assumptions. It could open doors that one never thought existed. Beginner’s mindset fosters innovation,
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Growth mindset enables one to be open, curious; to include and embrace new ideas. It involves learning and growing with an intent to improve continuously. Regular reviews and reflections are part of the process. Growth mindset is also about working keenly on the possibilities, with a sense of positivity and abundance. Growth mindset enhances one’s
Creativity and Innovation are aspects that each and every part of the business needs to align with, attempt and practice. As Tim Cook (Apple) says – “Steve saw this – one of the things I loved about him was he didn’t expect innovation out of just one group in the company or creativity out of
The questions we ask determine the answers we get – which goes on to indicate that we get right answers when we ask the right questions. Asking the right questions significantly increases our odds of getting the right answers – in a way, asking the right questions is pertinent and possibly more difficult (!), than
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Successful Leaders and High-performance Teams learn fast. This is made possible by (consciously) developing and practicing a constant learning mindset – that enables them to experiment, try new things unafraid of failing, focusing on the aspect of learning all the time. It’s further aided by exploring questions such as ‘Is this the best that we
When it comes to finding solutions, we humans have always been creative. One of the key aspects of Creative Solutioning involves starting from where we are. Using what we have. The resource constraint in a way fuels Creative Solutioning – starting with what we have, creating a minimum viable product / solution, though it’s not
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A ship in the harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for – John A. Shedd. Comfort zones make it difficult for one to forego the (false) sense of safety – though we know extra-ordinary things happen outside our comfort zones. Am I living my potential? Or am I stuck in
When you innovate, you make mistakes. It’s best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations – Steve Jobs. In a way, if we are not making mistakes, we are not innovating enough. The key is to admit mistakes fast enough and keep moving, than being in a denial mode. Are
I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious – Albert Einstein. Researches show curiosity leads to creativity, innovation, and even better relationships with people around. Being curious also helps in being open. As a leader, how curious I am?