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Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1
Season 1 Episode 7
FACULTY: Twyla Verhelst
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1
In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek. They learn to distinguish between finite and infinite games, contrasting short-term versus long-term mindsets. They discuss the role of technology in an infinite game context, exploring competition versus "coopertition," insights into FreshBooks' internal workings, and conclude with a rap parody titled "Infinite Sinek" and the final grades or assessments of the book.
Shout Outs:
Clayton Oates, Jason Staats, Ryan Lazanis, Adam Grant, Nikole Mackenzie, Alex Miles, David Barrett, Freshbooks, Effortless by Greg McCown, Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, FreshPack, AcuityCon
00:02:08 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle
00:03:52 Why this book, Infinite Game?
00:05:54 Defining Finite and Infinite Games
00:11:17 Short Versus Long Term Mindset
00:13:04 Accounting Need versus Want
00:16:51 Tech and the Infinite Game
00:18:17 Competition/Coopertition
00:19:05 Pulling back the curtain at FreshBooks
00:24:10 The Five Keys to playing the Infinite Game
00:26:36 A Just Cause
00:31:09 Build A Trusting Team
00:36:20 Motivated by Worthy Rivals
00:42:50 Prepare for Existential Flexibility
00:47:30 Courage to be a Leader
00:52:27 Infinite Sinek (a parody of Infinite by Eminem)
00:56:40 Final Grades