Food for thought for the Weekend: My series where I present assorted collection of interesting blog posts, TED talks, podcast and articles I read/listened this week, some quotes that resonated with me, excerpts from my own reading.
Articles:
6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development
This is a nice HBR article that argues on the need for DIY method for career development, irrespective of how much the organisation might be trying to help. Here are those 6 ways:
Leading with an "Infinite Mindset"
Well known author Simon Sinek talks about the finite and infinite mindset. "Finite games are defined as known players, fixed rules, and an agreed-upon objective. An infinite game is defined as known and unknown players, the rules are changeable, and the objective is not to win—the objective is to keep playing, keep perpetuating the game.
When you pit a finite player against a finite player, the system is stable. When you pit an infinite player versus an infinite player, the system is also stable. Problems arise when you pit a finite player against an infinite player. The finite player is playing to win, and an infinite player is playing to keep playing. As a result, they will make very different strategic choices"
He goes on to explain how this concept can be used in the business. Its a great tool to use for personal development too.
Thoughts on Flash - Steve Jobs
This is one article that I've read multiple times. This was written in April 2010 explaining the rationale for not allowing Flash on iPhone, iPads and iPods. To be this is business writing 101. Note how he sets the context, respectfully disagrees with Adobe while still acknowledging the relationship, the technical short comings of Flash and how they affect user experience and why it is such a big deal for Apple. Classic Steve.
Articles:
6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development
This is a nice HBR article that argues on the need for DIY method for career development, irrespective of how much the organisation might be trying to help. Here are those 6 ways:
- Understand what you’re evaluated on
- Solve for your own blind spots
- Codify your learnings
- Increase your visibility with the C-suite
- Become an expert in an area of increasing importance to your company
- Seek good counsel and mentoring
Leading with an "Infinite Mindset"
Well known author Simon Sinek talks about the finite and infinite mindset. "Finite games are defined as known players, fixed rules, and an agreed-upon objective. An infinite game is defined as known and unknown players, the rules are changeable, and the objective is not to win—the objective is to keep playing, keep perpetuating the game.
When you pit a finite player against a finite player, the system is stable. When you pit an infinite player versus an infinite player, the system is also stable. Problems arise when you pit a finite player against an infinite player. The finite player is playing to win, and an infinite player is playing to keep playing. As a result, they will make very different strategic choices"
He goes on to explain how this concept can be used in the business. Its a great tool to use for personal development too.
Thoughts on Flash - Steve Jobs
This is one article that I've read multiple times. This was written in April 2010 explaining the rationale for not allowing Flash on iPhone, iPads and iPods. To be this is business writing 101. Note how he sets the context, respectfully disagrees with Adobe while still acknowledging the relationship, the technical short comings of Flash and how they affect user experience and why it is such a big deal for Apple. Classic Steve.
Resource:
Here is a full list of cognitive biases - read one per day and within three months you'd have gained a good understanding on the topic.
Quote to ponder:
"If you want something you've never had
You must be willing to do something you've never done" - Thomas Jefferson
Here is a full list of cognitive biases - read one per day and within three months you'd have gained a good understanding on the topic.
Quote to ponder:
"If you want something you've never had
You must be willing to do something you've never done" - Thomas Jefferson
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