Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last, discusses the importance of purpose in leadership, the problem with market research, and the significance of wanting to be a leader. He emphasizes the fulfillment that comes through service to others and the importance of creating strong human relationships. Sinek also highlights the role of empathy and trust in effective leadership.
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Importance of "Why"
A strong "why" provides context, purpose, and meaning to work.
Purpose-driven companies and leaders tend to be more successful.
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Origin of Successful Companies
Successful companies are often founded on personal experiences or problems, not market research.
These companies are driven by passion and purpose, making them more inspiring.
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Market Research
Don't base your company's purpose solely on market research.
Use market research for tactical decisions, not for defining your vision or cause.
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Simon Sinek: Start with Why* and Leaders Eat Last*
Questions from Mastermind members:
How do you make these ideas part of the operating culture of the organization? —Mike
I have listened to Simon's book, Why Leaders Eat Last. Simon provided a lot of examples of what he calls the circle of safety. His philosophy and ideas are rational. Does he have data to support that getting buy in on his philosophy is actually good for business by reducing costs or increasing profits? —Chris
Quotes
Companies should not be deciding their purpose or cause based on market research. That’s like a politician deciding what their vision is based on poll numbers.
—Simon Sinek
The first step to becoming that leader we wish we had is to actually want to be the leader.
—Simon Sinek
It’s about all about purpose and creating strong human relationships, and learning your “Why” gives you a massive advantage in decision-making.
—Simon Sinek
Fulfillment comes through service to others. When we make it about ourselves, it never really works. When we make it about others, it really feels amazing.
—Simon Sinek
If your kid has a bad report card, you don’t put him up for adoption, you get him a tutor. If someone has performance issues at the company, you don’t fire them, you coach them.
—Simon Sinek
Leadership is a process, and it requires commitment.
—Simon Sinek
The only way to find out if it will work is to do it.
—Simon Sinek
Leaders are not responsible for the numbers; leaders are responsible for the people responsible for the numbers.
—Simon Sinek
Resources
Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action* by Simon Sinek
Book: Leaders Eat Last* by Simon Sinek
TED talk: How great leaders inspire action
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