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ARC's Leadership Campfire

A bi-monthly newsletter on stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership.

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...

Can is not the same as will

What if leadership meant guarding someone's individuality? 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 importance of guarding one's individuality as a leader. Specifically we'll cover: What does it mean to keep a person’s individuality intact at the workplace? A 3-part system to understand people and systems better: Who they are. Who they can be. Who they’re willing to be....

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...

The Curse of Competence

The Curse of Competence 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! Here is an idea that might help you to Pause and Reflect. One Idea. Every 15 Days. One Thing to Learn When you hear the word ‘competence’,...

A bi-monthly newsletter on stories, ideas and frameworks related to the vast concept of Leadership.