Simon Sinek Quotes
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We pursue exercise even though empirically we see no benefit from the energy we're spending and we're hurting. So empirically we should quit. The why is exactly the same thing. You persist even though there are some short-term stresses and even though there is some uncertainty.
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If everything goes right, we get a good experience. If everything goes wrong, we get a good story.
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I never wanted to be a public speaker.
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A leader's job is not just to get the best out of their people-a leader's job is to make more leaders.
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A five minute call replaces the time it takes to read and reply to the original email and read and reply to their reply... or replies. And I no longer spend 20+ minutes crafting the perfect email - no need to.
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Always plan for the fact that no plan ever goes according to plan.
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Risk deters those who see what they could lose. Those focused on the gain see it as a necessary part of their journey, even if the possibility of loss exists.
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The passion to change the world for the better is a more powerful force than defense to keep it the same.
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Most organizations only focus on WHAT they do and HOW they do it - tactics and strategies - and they aren't even aware that this thing called the WHY exists. Focusing on only two pieces of a three piece puzzle leaves an organization, or a career, inherently out of balance. Being out of balance, only operating on two of the three pieces, shows up in different ways - increased stress, loss of passion, obsession with what your competition is doing, being forced to play the price game, trouble differentiating. These are all signs that the WHY is missing.
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My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave.
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People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it and what you do simply proves what you believe.
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All these companies that grew to any sizable proportions were all founded with a belief or a cause bigger than their products or services. It was their products or services that helped them bring that cause to life.
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Leadership is like exercise. Do it everyday, the results take time but you will see them. It's the little things.
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There is no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice.
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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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If you don't understand people, you don't understand business.
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Time and energy. Those are the most valuable sacrifices leaders can make.
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No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.
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To operate based on conviction and belief requires an acceptance that your actions could get you fired. This is different from pig-headed bravado, and it is different from putting the company at risk.
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Dr. King gave the "I have a dream" speech, not the "I have a plan" speech.
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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. No matter what we know they are there to support us and see us do well. Leaders are exactly the same.
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Some see risk as a reason not to try. Some see it as an obstacle to overcome. The risk is the same; to try or not depends on your perspective.
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You have to be careful what you think you know.
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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.