Simon Sinek Quotes
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All the great organizations in the world, all have a sense of why that organization does what it does.
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Start with why. And work really hard to make sure you're consistent.
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Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.
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During World War II, the pilot losses were staggering. In some bombing raids, as many as 80% of the planes that left did not return.
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Focus on where you're going and you'll know what steps to take. Focus on the steps you're taking and you won't know where you're going.
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The goal is not simply to 'work hard, play hard.' The goal is to make our work and our play indistinguishab le.
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A leader, first and foremost, is human. Only when we have the strength to show our vulnerability can we truly lead.
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What is a company that believes in good, clean family entertainment doing making R-rated pictures.
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If I walk into a room of 500 people, my standard is, if I can't give 400 or 450 of you something, a language or a new way of seeing something, then I have failed. If I get 100 of you, I am a failure. I have to get a majority.
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Leaders don't look for recognition from others, leaders look for others to recognize.
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Success is when reality catches up to your imagination.
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Look down from as high as possible. Look ahead as far as you can see. Then decide what to do.
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Outside advice can only tell you how a decision looks. Only you can know how it feels. The best decisions look and feel right.
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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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Every one of us has the capacity to lead.
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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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The people who say,"What guarantee do I have?" I walk away. I'll get you later.
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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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When I present, I cheat. I only talk about things I care about.
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Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.
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Don't give to get. Give to inspire others to give.
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Be the leader you wish you had.
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Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.
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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.