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Purpose Is The North Star
- Organizations operate on what, how, and why, but clarity of 'why' inspires and attracts followers.
- Leaders and companies who articulate purpose can inspire beyond rational arguments.
The Ceramic Cup Lesson
- Sinek shares the 'ceramic cup' story about an undersecretary of defense losing perks after leaving office.
- The lesson: perks belong to the position and are gratitude for service, not personal entitlement.
From Panic To Purpose In Afghanistan
- Simon Sinek recounts his trip with the U.S. Air Force to Afghanistan, including a rocket attack and carrying a fallen soldier home.
- That experience shifted him from panic to purpose and sparked Leaders Eat Last.