“Leaders eat last” by Simon Sinek

The author 🖋

Simon Sinek is a multiple-time bestselling author, motivational speaker and leadership consultant who’s worked with many Fotune 500 companies as well as military and government entities.

The talk he gave at TED in 2009 is one of the most viewed talks of all time (over 60 million views).

Key takeaways 🎓

1. Leaders take care of their people

True leaders look after everyone else’s plate first.

Leadership is about making sure other people have what they need, feel safe and supported.

This encourages everyone to collaborate and work harder towards a common goal.

2. The “Circle of safety”

Leaders should create an environment where everyone is looking out for one another.

In this safe space people are more likely to take risks, innovate and generally work better together.

Sinek stresses that in order to maximize productivity, it’s essential that this circle includes everyone on the team.

3. Leadership = empathy

Sinek thinks that empathy is the key to leadership.

Being a leader is more than just giving orders - it’s about connecting with team members on a human level and understanding how they feel.

This inspires loyalty and commitment, driving long-term success in the organization.

Closing thoughts 🧠

The book aims to demonstrate that great leadership is about putting people first.

Sinek argues that everyone thrives and the organization becomes better as a whole when leaders care for their people.