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Leaders Eat Last

Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

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Leaders Eat Last

Written by: Simon Sinek
Narrated by: Simon Sinek
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The New York Times bestseller by the acclaimed, bestselling 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.
Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Workplace & Organizational Behaviour Business Management Leadership Banking Government Capitalism Military Leadership
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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.

Timeless book for leadership

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Put together quite well and flows nicely. Will listen to it again for better retention

Good Information

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Great book. Though I'm not in management anymore I do still lead a small team. This book was helpful in providing insight to improve my teams performance. I've heard too many times "find the right people and fire the wrong ones" or "Use. Abuse. Lose" from senior management. The state of our business culture in most cases is just sad. Wish more people could be exposed to content like this.

Great Book

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It was so easy to understand with so much good information to take away. Being in a leadership position, this book affirmed some things I already knew and gave me some new insights. Great book!

Loved it

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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.

Profound, with powerful takeaways.

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