Summary Of "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action - By Simon Sinek"

by Simon Sinek

This book sets out clearly and detailed why, the reason why certain individuals and companies are much more successful, effective and innovative than others, even for companies that have access to the same resources, technology and personnel. It shows how to run a business so that it attracts customers and, in turn, keeps employees satisfied. You will find in the book a way of thinking, acting and communicating that makes some leaders develop the ability to involve and inspire those around them. Born leaders, those who truly lead, are able to generate in people a sense of belonging, to recognise a purpose that goes far beyond the economic, external incentives they will obtain. Leaders do not influence, inspire. People who have an open mind to new ideas, who aspire to lasting success and who believe that this success requires the input of others, this book is dedicated to them. From now on, I start with the "why".

Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2017

About the author

Simon Sinek is an optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home everyday feeling fulfilled by their work, Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them.

Sinek’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention and have earned him invitations to meet with an array of leaders and organizations, including: Microsoft, MARS, SAP, Intel, 3M, the United States Military, members of the United States Congress, multiple government agencies and entrepreneurs. Sinek has also had the honor of presenting his ideas to the Ambassadors of Bahrain and Iraq, at the United Nations and to the senior leadership of the United States Air Force.

Sinek is an adjunct staff member of the RAND Corporation, one of the most highly regarded think tanks in the world. He is also active in the arts and not-for-profit world, working with Education for Employment Foundation to help create opportunities for young men and women in the Middle East region. When not in hotels, he lives in New York, where he teaches graduate level strategic communications at Columbia University.

Reviews

[Krishna Winfrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sinek’s concept of “why” is transformative for understanding leadership. The book explores how leaders who focus on purpose inspire loyalty and action within their teams, making it relevant for leaders in any field.