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
The value of networking is not measured by the number of people we meet but by the number of people we introduce to others.
To become an academic expert takes years of studying. Academic experts are experts in how and what others have done. They use case studies and observation to understand a subject.
A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.
Like a good parent can't also be his child's best friend, a leader with authority requires some separation from subordinates.
Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.
Most politicians are not authentic.
Nike doesn't want to make products for everyone - they want to make products for champions.
Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete.
Sometimes spending time with someone who is perceived as 'successful' can make us feel less successful.
Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.
Spending too much time focused on others' strengths leaves us feeling weak. Focusing on our own strengths is what, in fact, makes us strong.
The Democrats' response throughout the healthcare debate? Give the people more statistics.
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.
There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction.