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The Infinite Game: Why Great Leaders Stop Trying to Win

Author
Allison Dunn
Published
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://deliberatedirections.com/deliberate-leaders-podcast/

Featured Book: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Key Takeaways:

Most leaders play to win. Great leaders play to keep playing.

Learn the five practices of infinite leadership:

Just Cause – Define a vision worth sacrificing for.

Trusting Teams – Prioritize relationships over performance.

Worthy Rivals – Grow by learning from your competition.

Existential Flexibility – Adapt your strategy to stay true to your mission.

Courage to Lead – Make bold, values-driven decisions.

Real-Life Examples:

Sarah’s open-source pivot that created an industry-wide ecosystem.

Marcus’s transformation from ruthless competitor to collaborative innovator.

Challenge of the Week:
Shift your lens from “How do we win?” to “How do we keep playing and contribute more meaningfully?”

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