ARC's Leadership Campfire
A bi-monthly newsletter on stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership.
If you can copy a Product, why not a Culture?
Your products are replicable. Culture isn't. By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old readers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. In this edition we look at Why culture is the operating system of an organisation. What leaders get wrong when they try to ‘import’ culture. How ARC helps organisations build values that are lived, not laminated. So let’s get started. What's culture and what it isn't? Every organisation has a culture, whether it wants one or...
What proof are you creating as a leader?
What proof are you creating as a Leader? By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Welcoming all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. On LinkedIn, we’ve started a mini series on Applied Behavioural Science in action. This newsletter is a deeper exploration. It talks about a specific topic: The influence of social proof in our everyday decisions. Making you aware of the next time you(r): Trust reviews on Google more than our own gut. Watch a Netflix show just because it’s...
See your business differently in 10 minutes
See your business differently in 10 minutes By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Most of us think we know our business well. But when you actually map it out, gaps and blind spots come alive. That’s exactly where the Business Model Canvas comes in. It gives you a simple yet powerful way to see how your customers, value, activities, and revenue all connect. And here’s the truth, It doesn’t matter what your...
This time, you're sharing the insight.
Your Turn to Lead... By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Every 15 days, we are in your inbox sharing stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership, but today you're going to share an insight with us. If you wish to. So, imagine this... You leave for home post finishing your work, laptop shut, bag packed, but your mind still stuck in task mode. What helps you mentally disconnect...
The Tragedy of Differences
Same Needs. Different expressions. One Thread. By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Today’s newsletter is a bit different and yet, not really :) Because it is about what separates us, and what ultimately connects us. Let's get into it The Tragedy of Differences “They are different from me, hence I don’t get them.” No one ever says that out loud. But that’s often the unspoken truth behind so many workplace...
What shapes a culture? Making the abstract, tangible.
How are cultures formed? By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Today we are going to talk about The choice in one’s hands to shape their organisation’s culture. Specifically, we'll cover: How culture forms beneath the surface through recurring behaviours, assumptions, and mental models—just like an iceberg. Why treating only the visible ‘events’ leads to temporary fixes—and how deeper patterns must be...
Talent is not the word I give your skill, but my resistance
Talent is not the word I give your skill, but my resistance. By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Last month, I spent time with a 17-page research paper by sociologist Daniel F. Chambliss titled "The Mundanity of Excellence". Through the years, he studied competitive swimmers across different levels and the span of their careers. His conclusion and now mine: Excellence isn’t rare, it is mundane. More on...
What Maggi Taught Us about Trust
Trust: The currency more important than money. By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Today we will talk about Trust: The currency more important than money. Specifically, we’ll cover: How trust, once broken, impacts relationships and brands. What makes someone (or an organisation) trustworthy? A practical framework, ‘The Trust Equation’, to build and rebuild trust. Let's get into it. June, 2015 For...
The Art of Goal Setting: Understanding Lead and Lag Indicators
The Art of Goal Setting: Understanding Lead and Lag Indicators By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Every 15 days, we’ll be in your inbox sharing stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership- and how you can apply them to become better leaders in your workspace and your life! Start of April, time to set your goals for the new financial year? Here is an idea that might help you...
The Strategic Mindset: Beyond Linear Thinking
The Strategic Mindset: Beyond Linear Thinking By Adi Solution Architect and Founder of ARC ↓ Hello and Welcome to all new and old subscribers of ARC’s Leadership Campfire. Every 15 days, we’ll be in your inbox sharing stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership- and how you can apply them to become better leaders in your workspace and your life! Consider this edition of the newsletter as a heartfelt note from me to you. The topic: Building a Strategic Mindset. In...
A bi-monthly newsletter on stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership.