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  • Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
  • Written by: Simon Sinek
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  • Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (386 ratings)

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Leaders Eat Last

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The New York Times best seller by the acclaimed, best-selling author of Start With Why and Together Is Better. Now with an expanded chapter and appendix on leading millennials, based on Simon Sinek's viral video "Millenials in the Workplace" (150+ million views).

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.

In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation, and failure. Why?

The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort - even their own survival - for the good of those in their care.

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.

Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking.

©2014 Simon Sinek (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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A must listen

I chose to purchase this book to better my skills and boy was it an eye-opener.
If you are planning on leading anyone anywhere, this is a must to listen to and learn the right way to lead.

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This is an engaging & incredibly valuable book.

This book gets to the core of having integrity in life and in particular for our workplaces. It’s very contrary to what I learned In school which is why I think it’s all good. We need more leaders, not just people in leadership roles.

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One of the most relevant books on our time

I can't say enough about this book. The author dives deep in the history to help us understand where we are today and the state of leadership. He also offers insight into solutions that help process the analysis given in the book. I highly recommend it

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Profound, with powerful takeaways.

This was my first time listening to an audiobook. I’m not a great writer so this review will be rather bland.

Simon Sinek, delivers valuable insight into the inner workings of functional teams (tribes, companies and families) and dysfunctional ones. He also explains how a lot of the issues with dysfunctional teams is due to the short term effects of a dopamine fulled reward system.

In short, it was a great audiobook and I would highly recommend.

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Great Book on Leadership

If every leader adopted this style of leadership I believe the world would be a better place. It took me a few chapters to be really sold on the book but overall it’s a great read for any aspiring leaders today.

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Half-assed research, in support of half-measures

I know enough about Sociology, Anthropology, and Biochemistry, to confidently say I don't know enough to write a book about them. I can now confidently say I know more about those subjects than Simon Sinek.

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Timeless book for leadership

Great principles that have helped me develop amazing rapport and build a team that truly enjoys work and trust each other. They deliver the results I just support them.

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A must have in any Leaders quiver

A must read for anyone who works with people. You do not have to be a leader to take something away from this book. One of the best leadership books I’ve read in my fifty years of life, with 2/3rds of it leading Canadas greatest assets, it’s people.

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A great read to help leaders

I’ve always loved books about leadership. This one is quite a bit different than most others. It really digs deep into what creates great and lasting cultures inside companies and how leaders can evolve to make their companies more human. I think we are currently in the midst of a huge shift in the workplace and I really believe that the leaders using the principles in this book will become the fabric that shapes our futures

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title is a bit misleading

I just didn't find it had enough to do with leadership. didn't tie in well to the overarching theme. but fairly enjoyable to listen to.

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  • Jackson F.
  • 2020-10-16

Very Disappointed

I struggled to finish listening. It consisted mainly of stories about executives and their doings. Very little in the way of "front line" leaders. The last few hours was belittling millennials with strong implications of "the good times are over" beliefs.

This is the second book I've listened to by the author and was just as disappointed as the first "Find Your Why".

I recommend sticking with the classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People". That book is a Porsche, where as "Leaders Eat Last" is a bicycle with a flat tire.

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  • Briner
  • 2020-04-08

Little bit myopic and lots of cognitive dissonance

Author pushes his justification of culture on single events in history that just simply are non-sensible.

“America lost its work culture when Regan laid off all air traffic controllers”. There is no deeper thought or look into the reason for lay-offs.... there are about 20 of these examples.

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  • Javier cota jr
  • 2021-03-12

Try Another Read!

I went into this book with high expectations but felt like it failed to deliver a solid case! Most of the book talked about Neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin and never really established why having that knowledge is so important other than to fill in over half the book!
I'm all for trying new reads, especially on Leadership but this one was disappointing

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  • James
  • 2021-08-10

Will definitely read again!

absolutely fantastic! Simon sinek once again has not disappointed and will be back to read more from him

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  • AMP
  • 2021-05-28

Great book even for obesity

This is such a great book and so practical. If corporations used these theories, it could solve so many problems around the world. As a fitness enthusiast, I recommended this book to all in those in my diet group. The hormones discussed in the book, serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine and etc. play such a vital role in nutrition. The book made me realize that if I could get the group to understand WHY they crave processed foods and the positive chemical reactions that will happen if you simply employ a little discipline, they would stick to their eating plans much better.

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  • Amber Longoria
  • 2020-04-02

Should be a required read for Supervisors

I absolutely love it! I love the history, the anthropology and psychology. I love the advice in the appendix. I highly recommend this book.

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  • Gregory Adaka MD
  • 2021-11-12

A true analysis of what a leader is


The idea of leaders eating last may sound like a "softie" attitude to life and love.. Sinek shows that it's nothing of the sort. His examples of the successful engagement of this ethos are drawn from fields as tough as the US Marines and the dog-eat-dog world Corporate America. Leaders eating last works, Sinek insists, because human beings are built to function best in that sort of environment.
I'm a physician and admittedly , the book has a lot of oversimplification of the neurophysiology behind human feelings. However, it's fairly accurate as far as it goes. The author uses these principles as the basis of his explanation of how good leadership works.
A few points I really enjoyed:
His explanation for the current breakdown of relations between the Republicans and Democrats in congress. It's hard to believe that just 20 years ago (or less), most members of congress from both sides of the aisle used to socialise together. Their kids were in the same schools in DC.

His analysis of the history of news broadcasting in the United States although brief, is incredibly insightful. It's been described in detail in other tomes, but Sinek really does it justice here.

He also gives what I believe is a balanced view on Millennials & Generation Z's. He explains what they need to do to overcome the challenges that frequently trip them up. A lot of what he describes may be familiar to many of the older generation. But he also makes it clear that the problem isn't just with the Millennials. The older generation need to do some work here too.

An easy read and very insightful in my view.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-03-30

What an outstanding book!

I loved this book, this performance and I cannot read and listen to enough of Sinek's books and info, please listen and suggest to someone else, the revision on Millennials was also very helpful and informative for a person such as myself in a guest-services leadership role, Thank You Simon!!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-06-18

Great read for any one planning to advance

This is a great read for anyone playing on advancing in their career. It really opens your eyes to how others think rather than seeing things through the filter of your own life.

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  • DebbieM
  • 2023-04-27

Tripe

The ramblings of a cranky old man who spews his opinions with no references to up his claims. Awful. Simply awful.

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