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Simon Sinek (born October 9, 1973) is a British-American author, motivational speaker, and leadership consultant. He is best known for popularizing the 'Golden Circle' theory, which emphasizes starting with 'Why' to inspire action. His TED Talk 'How Great Leaders Inspire Action' is one of the most-viewed of all time. Sinek has authored bestsellers like 'Start with Why' and 'The Infinite Game', focusing on leadership, teamwork, and organizational culture. His work has influenced businesses and leaders worldwide.

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“We call them leaders because they go first, because they take the risk before anybody else does, because they will choose to sacrifice so their people will be safe and protected.”

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“Most people think leadership is about being in charge. Most people think leadership is about having all the answers and being the most intelligent person or the most qualified person in the room. The irony is that it is the complete opposite. Leadership is about empowering others to achieve things they did not think possible. Leadership is about pointing in the direction, articulating a vision of the world that does not yet exist. Then asking help from others to insure that vision happens.”

“A parent does not do everything for their kid. A parent that does everything for their kid produces a kid with no self-confidence. If our parents fixed everything for us and did not allow us to do anything on our own, or intervened every single time, we would all grow up to be completely dependent. The reason we grow up to be healthy adults is because our parents played this game of giving us responsibility, disciplining us when necessary, letting us try, letting us fail.”

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“I'm investing in myself, I'm investing in others and I'm investing in my cause. I know if I persist it will pay back in dividends and it always does.”

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“I know if I persist it will pay back in dividends and it always does. What starts to happen is like exercise, the pain goes away. It starts to get easier and the weight starts to get lighter and people start to notice a difference in you and you start to notice a difference in yourself. You find your ability to make decisions is easier; you find you are inspired more often. You find your success increases. You find that your random moments when you're in the flow are no longer random and you can control them. Other people notice the difference.”

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“Usually what happens is somebody grabs me and they always pull me off to the side. Nobody ever does it publically. They say, "I didn't want to be here." Or, "I don't usually like people like you." Or, "I didn't believe the things you actually talked about would work. I'm here to tell you that you converted me." That happens a lot.”

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“Leadership is about pointing in the direction, articulating a vision of the world that does not yet exist. Then asking help from others to insure that vision happens.”

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“A parent does not do everything for their kid. A parent that does everything for their kid produces a kid with no self-confidence.”

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“Some people are born good-looking. Some have the gift of gab. And some are lucky enough to be born smarter than the rest of us. Whether we like it or not, Mother Nature does not dole these characteristics out evenly.”

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“All the great organizations in the world, all have a sense of why that organization does what it does.”

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“Anyone can sell product by dropping their prices, but it does not breed loyalty.”

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“Good listeners have a huge advantage. For one, when they engage in conversation, they make people 'feel' heard. They 'feel' that someone really understands their wants, needs and desires. And for good reason; a good listener does care to understand.”

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“It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else.”

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“The U.S. Constitution protects our privacy from the prying eyes of government. It does not, however, protect us from the prying eyes of companies and corporations.”

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“Great leaders must have two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate that vision clearly.”

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“Very few people or companies can clearly articulate WHY they do WHAT they do. By WHY I mean your purpose, cause or belief - WHY does your company exist? WHY do you get out of bed every morning? And WHY should anyone care?”

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“Because a true sense of purpose is deeply emotional, it serves as a compass to guide us to act in a way completely consistent with our values and beliefs. Purpose does not need to involve calculations or numbers. Purpose is about the quality of life. Purpose is human, not economic.”

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“Purpose does not need to involve calculations or numbers. Purpose is about the quality of life. Purpose is human, not economic.”

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“Leaders may inspire, but only when the people decide to act does the leader's vision become a movement.”

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Born: October 9, 1973
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Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take ActionRelated source material

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don'tRelated source material

Leaders Eat Last Deluxe: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don'tRelated source material

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