Day #28 Grayleap Reading Challenge #OneThing #12Weeks #OKRs
1) Daizy Patel reviews the 12th chapter of the book "The One Thing" (Author Gary Keller with Jay Papasan)
Chapter 13 - Live With Purpose
This is the opening chapter of the third part of the book, which is 'unlocking the possibilities within you.'
Living life with a purpose is essential for a happy life. A life without?purpose won't excite you or motivate you to get up early in the morning and do all you can to achieve something.
The chapter begins by describing a cold-hearted, selfish character Ebenezer Scrooge from the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol." In the story, Scrooge realizes what he has been doing and transforms into someone who dedicates his life to serving others. In the early part of his life, Scrooge was highly productive but led a miserable life. When his productivity finds a purpose, he starts to lead an extraordinary life.
To highlight the emptiness of living life simply based on our needs and wants, the author shares an ancient tale of a beggar, whose bowl couldn't be filled with anything because it was made of human desires.
The author has time and again reinstated the importance of having a purpose in life because it gives us a big-picture view. Keller has also supported the point that happiness, which we all want to achieve, happens on the way to fulfillment. When one has a definite purpose in his life, clarity comes faster, and it leads to more conviction in his direction, which also results in faster decision-making abilities, which in turn helps us to make the best choices and the best choices give you the best experiences.
"Purpose provides the ultimate glue that can help you stick to the path you have set."
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2) Rajesh Madan reviews the 3rd chapter of the book "The 12 Week Year" (Author Brian P. Moran with Michael Lennington)
Chapter 3: The Emotional Connection
"You must find a vision with which you are emotionally connected. Without a compelling vision, you will discover there is no reason to go through the pain of change."
The authors underscore the importance of creating a personal and business vision. They refer to neuroscience. On the one hand, the amygdala is the portion of the brain that resists change. But on the other hand, the Prefrontal Cortex lights up when you imagine greatness for yourself in the future. Unless you engage the PFC, you are by default strengthening the portion of your brain that resists change and keeps you stuck.?
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"You can literally train your brain to act on your vision just by thinking about it. The first step is creating an inspiring vision and learning how to stay connected with it."
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3) Amarendra S. reviews the 18th Chapter of "Measure What Matters" (Author John Doerr)
Chapter 18 - Culture
OKRs and CFRs can flourish only when there is vibrant work culture. The essential elements of healthy work culture are - common objectives, goal-oriented communication, transparency, and accountability.
OKRs ensure clarity and purpose. CFRs ensure momentum through "authentic conversations" and constructive feedback.
The author cites Dov Seidman's book "HOW: Why How We Anything Means Everything....in Business (and in Life)":
'Dov's big idea is that companies that "out-behave" their competition will also outperform them.'
Dov recommends a "self-governing organization" where shared values replace rules, leading to a high-trust environment. The higher trust levels enable "risk-taking, which spurs innovation, which drives performance and productivity."
Dov says:
"Collaboration itself - our ability to connect - is an engine for growth and innovation."
OKRs and CFRs can help create a "vibrant, value-driven culture" by building "top-down alignment, team-first networking, and bottom-up autonomy and engagement."
In the next chapter, we take up why initiating culture change could be essential even before introducing OKRs.