There are so many self-improvement books and workshops nowadays, and you can find some in any category you want. Whether it’s parenting or self-esteem, there are popular inspirational speakers and authors there to help you figure out how to better yourself. Simon Sinek is one of those experts, and his specialty? Leaders and optimism. His first two TED Talks are about leaders, specifically, with his 2010 talk having over 70 million views on their site, and his second one in 2014 having over 22 million views. With his work revolving around leadership, he’s a pretty good source to help figure out what makes a good manager or mentor. And our quote of the day shares how he believes you can spot one.
As the TED Talk website says, Sinek is “fascinated by the leaders who make [an] impact in the world…” and beyond. They describe his work as aiming to promote a world in which people “wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work they do.”
Blinkist Magazine reported that Sinek went to Brandeis University and got a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology. And according to his website, along with being an author and a speaker, he’s a trained ethnographer. He’s written some bestselling books, including Start with Why, Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game. He has worked with the U.S. military and the government, according to his site, and he’s an adjunct staff member with the RAND Corporation.
With his vast experience observing those in charge all over the world, today’s quote really gets to the bare bones of what makes a good visionary or trailblazer, according to Sinek’s research and teachings.
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Quote of the Day by Simon Sinek
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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
This is from Sinek’s book, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, which has over 66 thousand ratings on GoodReads. According to its description, the book is the result of Sinek’s traveling since publishing his first book, Start with Why. He went around the world, looking at how different teams in different industries operated, and whether the workers were satisfied and trusted each other (and their bosses). Some did, and some didn’t, and this book gets to Sinek’s hypothesis as to what makes that difference.
Essentially, the title of the book comes from the answer that he finds: when Sinek spoke with a Marine Corps general, he simply told Sinek, “Officers eat last.” This influenced how people in the lowest ranks behaved and respected or trusted those at the top. And so the book looks at history, biology and more to further Sinek’s hypothesis that this is what makes or breaks strong teams.
The main point of Leaders Eat Last is that good (or great) leaders sacrifice their own comforts or privileges so that those who work for them not only trust those in charge and feel supported by them. But those lower in rank are also more likely to feel like they, too, have a responsibility to give back to their team or job. While this doesn’t create an equal balance of power, the leaders’ humble “sacrifice” to eat last shows that there’s a respect for those who work under them. Sort of creating a safe environment and eliminating any selfishness or cynicism among the workers.
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This quote fits right in with Sinek’s main point of Leaders Eat Last; it’s talking about the results of what a leader can accomplish, or even how to spot a favorable leader by looking at who they’re in charge of.
Successful trailblazers are those who don’t instill fear in their followers to get them to listen to or adhere to them. Even just looking at the workplace, effective bosses are those who not only lead and take charge, but who also listen to their team and inspire them to grow in their own work. Not just for the betterment of the company or even their boss, but because they want to contribute to something greater that they also care for or respect.
But outside of capitalistic endeavors like the corporate world, this quote is true in how to correctly lead people in general. For example, good older siblings who actually help their younger brothers and sisters grow up, and who have good relationships with them in their adult years, are those who encourage their siblings’ dreams. They want them to become the best version of themselves, so they support them as well as inspire them by example.
This quote is also a good way to point out someone who is a leader. So often, natural-born visionaries and mentors don’t realize their power or talent. But as the quote says, if you’re out here inspiring others and wanting them to achieve their highest potential just by your own influence on them, you are a leader.
Also, it's a good reminder about what a leader isn’t. They’re not people who are simply followed out of fear or obligation. They’re not people who have a high-ranking title but who don’t do anything for the team. People in charge who don’t embolden their followers or employees to the best they can be, who don’t stimulate new ideas and growth by just creating a safe environment, aren’t leaders (no matter what their position is or what label they give themselves).
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More Quotes from Simon Sinek
“People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.”“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”“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.”“A leader without a title is better than a title without the ability to lead.”“Bad leaders care about who’s right. Good leaders care about what’s right.”“Strong leaders earn loyalty. Weak leaders demand it.”“Fulfillment comes when we do something to help someone else.”“Those in pursuit of WHY are inspired to do what is right.”Up Next:
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