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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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Famous Simon Sinek Quotes

“Followers want to be taken care of. Leaders want to take care of others. We can all be leaders.”

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“People who go to work to be a part of the cause don't go home. They are home. Now - who wants to quit?”

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“Too many people write books because they want to be a New York Times best-seller. They want the glory and the fame.”

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“You have to write a book because you believe it has helped you, because you believe it has helped others personally and you are dying to share with it others because you know it will add value to their lives. You write it for them like a gift. You don't want anything from them. You don't want them to do anything for you. You don't even care if they all share the book with their friends, they don't all have to buy them. You're just dying to share this idea with people. Your challenge is to write it in a way that is compelling, enjoyable to read so that they will get the idea.”

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“People have accused me of only working with good companies. No I don't. I work with some very dysfunctional companies or unbelievably dysfunctional organizations. The people that bring me in know what they're doing won't work for the future. They know they want to change and they want to change for the right reasons. They believe what I believe and that's why they called me.”

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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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“If somebody wants to learn their why, either you help them or send them over to their course. All of this stuff helps.”

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“If you want to be a great leader, remember to treat all people with respect at all times. For one, because you never know when you'll need their help. And two, because it's a sign you respect people, which all great leaders do.”

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“Anyone who achieves any kind of success, however you want to define it, sometimes can't let go of it.”

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“Nike doesn't want to make products for everyone - they want to make products for champions.”

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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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“Entrepreneurs see the thing they want or need, then try to figure out a process of how to get it. People who shouldn't be entrepreneurs see the standard process they need to go through to get the thing they want or need then decide if they want to go through that process.”

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“A boss wants to pay for results, an employee wants recognition for effort. If a boss recognizes effort, they will get even better results.”

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“A star wants to see himself rise to the top. A leader wants to see those around him rise to the top.”

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“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.”

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“If you want to achieve anything in this world, you have to get used to the idea that not everyone will like you.”

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“Leading is not the same as being the leader. Being the leader means you hold the highest rank, either by earning it, good fortune or navigating internal politics. Leading, however, means that others willingly follow you—not because they have to, not because they are paid to, but because they want to.”

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Book:Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action

Source: Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action

“Those who lead inspire us Whether they are individuals or organizations, we follow those who lead not because we have to but because we want to.”

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“When you compete against everyone else, no one wants to help you. But when you compete against yourself, everyone wants to help you.”

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“A boss who micromanages is like a coach who wants to get in the game. Leaders guide and support and then sit back to cheer from the sidelines.”

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“Trust is built on telling the truth, not telling people what they want to hear.”

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“Before we can build the world we want to live in, we have to imagine it.”

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“Vision is a destination - a fixed point to which we focus all effort. Strategy is a route - an adaptable path to get us where we want to go.”

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“Achievement happens when we pursue and attain what we want. Success comes when we are in clear pursuit of Why we want it.”

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“The goal of business should not be to do business with anyone who simply wants what you have. It should be to focus on the people who believe what you believe. When we are selective about doing business only with those who believe in our WHY, trust emerges.”

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“We must be clear about where we’re going if we want anyone to help us get there.”

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“Leaders don't convince people to follow them. Leaders walk forward alone and those who want to go down their path decide to follow.”

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“If you want to feel happy, do something for yourself. If you want to feel fulfilled, do something for someone else.”

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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

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