Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
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.
Product details
- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Portfolio (7 January 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1591845327
- ISBN-13: 978-1591845324
- Product Dimensions: 16 x 2.8 x 23.6 cm