Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek
Simon O. Sinekis an author, speaker, and consultant who writes on leadership and management. He joined the RAND Corporation in 2010 as an adjunct staff member, where he advises on matters of military innovation and planning. He is known for popularizing the concepts 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?"'. Sinek's first TEDx Talk on "How...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth9 October 1973
Emails get reactions. Phone calls start conversations.
Leadership is neither a rank nor a title. It is a choice. The choice to provide care and protection for those for whom we are responsible.
Progress is more important than perfection.
The value of emotions comes from sharing them, not just having them.
Taking a job for the cash is not as important as taking a job for the joy.
Leaders don't convince people to follow them. Leaders walk forward alone and those who want to go down their path decide to follow.
Knowledge is understanding based on what has been studied and learned. Wisdom is understanding based on what has been felt and experienced.
Optimists focus on the place they are going. Pessimists focus on the obstacles along the route. To become an optimist simply look ahead.
The passion to change the world for the better is a more powerful force than defense to keep it the same.
Generosity is doing something for someone else expecting nothing in return.
You are authentic when everything you say and everything you do you ACTUALLY believe.
Outside advice can only tell you how a decision looks. Only you can know how it feels. The best decisions look and feel right.
Never opt for change simply to leave something you don't like. Change works best when you go toward something, even if it is the unknown.
Focus on where you're going and you'll know what steps to take. Focus on the steps you're taking and you won't know where you're going.