Thursday, December 20, 2007

The 5 Sudoku Game Perspectives

I am sure most of you went through a period of personal emotional devastation while you were learning the game. You remember when you thought you were doing so well, only to find two number 6's in a row !!!!! I became very frustrated but learned quickly that all I needed was a plan of attack to be successful. That plan starts with seeing the game from 5 perspectives.
  • A horizontal group
  • A vertical group
  • A single row
  • A single column
  • A cube

We all know the simple rule of sudoku - put the numbers 1 through 9 in each row, column and cube without duplicating numbers in any row, column or cube. This simple rule is what has hooked the world on the game. Numbers are understood across cultures, countries, demographics, and geographics which is why sudoku needs no translation. The game turns us into adrenaline junkies with it's ebb and flow of achievement. Stay tuned to learn the tricks of each of the 5 perspectives and have achievement adrenaline at your finger tips.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

The Sudoku Leadership blog is back

Over the last few months I have taken my passion for sudoku game theory from blogging to the print media. Now I'm back and will share those more developed theories with my blog community.
We all know that there are 5 perspectives to solving a sudoku game but did you know that those 5 views can teach you 9 basic leadership skills. Yes indeed, you no longer need consider your sudoku passion a waste if time.
  • Did you know you can learn how to create a vision for your team by playing the game?
  • I am sure you have noticed the decision making tricks you learn through the game. Right?
  • Have you picked up any relationship lessons during the "mindless" time spent?
You will get all of these answers over the next few weeks. You will also be the first to get the progress on the upcoming book, Sudoku Leadership. Meanwhile, you may just have to settle for a live keynote performance. I will keep you posted.