Simon O. Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why”,described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”‘.
Born: October 9, 1973, United Kingdom
Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It’s the one that makes the sweetest sound.
A star wants to see himself rise to the top.A leader wants to see those around him rise to the top.
If you want to be a great leader, remember to treat all people with respect at all times. For one, because you never know when you’ll need their help. And two, because it’s a sign you respect people, which all great leaders do.
Spending too much time focused on others’ strengths leaves us feeling weak. Focusing on our own strengths is what, in fact, makes us strong.
A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.
Value is not determined by those who set the price. Value is determined by those who choose to pay it.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.
There is no decision that we can make that doesn’t come with some sort of balance or sacrifice.
There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.
A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.
There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.
If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.
A boss wants to pay for results, an employee wants recognition for effort. If a boss recognizes effort, they will get even better results.
Great companies don’t hire skilled people and motivate them, they hire already motivated people and inspire them.
Average companies give their people something to work on. In contrast, the most innovative organizations give their people something to work toward.
The role of a leader is not to come up with all the great ideas. The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.
Great leaders are those who trust their gut. They are those who understand the art before the science. They win hearts before minds. They are the ones who start with WHY.
Great leaders don’t need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness.
Believing that your competition is stronger and better than you pushes you to better yourselves.
Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation.
Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.
