Leadership

The Rule of Thirds

In one of her interviews, Olympian, author and film maker Alexi Pappas shares what she learnt from her coach – The Rule of Thirds. According to the rule, if we are pursuing a worthy goal, a third of the time we are in pursuit we should feel great, a third of the time, we should feel ok and a third of the time we should feel bad. If the proportion of the time we feel great, ok and bad is around the same, we are on track. On days when we feel shitty, we can just attribute it to one […]

Leadership

Greatness comes from …

Rahul Dravid celebrates Ravichandran Ashwin’s 100th test match, highlighting what it takes to be great. His wisdom transcends cricket, applying to all professional fields.

Inspiration, Leadership

Insanely Interesting People who Influenced Me #18 Daniel Kahneman

The author expresses gratitude to various individuals who’ve shaped their outlook on life and work, including thinkers, leaders, and artists. A significant figure is the late Daniel Kahneman, whose research in Behavioral Economics and decision-making wisdom, articulated in “Thinking Fast and Slow,” profoundly influenced the author. This piece serves both as an acknowledgment of Kahneman’s genius and as an inspiration to others.

Leadership

Games People Play

French Anthropologist Roger Caillois categorized games into four classes—Agon (competition), Alea (chance), Ilinx (consciousness altering), and Mimicry (alternate reality)—that, according to the content’s author, are instrumental for leaders to create intentional, memorable experiences. The application of these games in leadership aims to encourage desired behaviors, mark special moments, foster deep connections, and engender a competitive spirit, ultimately differentiating exceptional leaders who intentionally design these engaging experiences.