“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” - Lao Tzu

"If you don't like the costs of leadership, you may not accept the perks of leadership." THIS! A thousand times over, yes!

“We must be the leaders we wish we had.”

Leader's eat last. I learned that as a junior NCO in the Army. One day, while training out in the field at Fort Hood, we took a break for lunch. As one of the trainers, I needed to get something to eat right away and return to the training site to prepare for the afternoon training. A senior NCO caught me trying to eat first. I tried to explain why I was doing this, but the Sergeant was not impressed. He explained to me that my soldiers always got to eat first and then then the NCO's ate. I immediately understood why that was. 20-years later I retired from the Army but still remember that incident. A couple years after I retired from the Army, I ran into one of my former soldiers. After some small talk, he made a comment to me that I was always taking care of the troops. That I never did anything (that was noticeable) for myself. "Isn't that the way its supposed to work" was my reply. BTW, I now help out at my local VA Hospital as a volunteer. I work directly with our hospitalized veterans. Their needs come before my needs. MSG Jim Volstad US Army Retired

Hardest part of adjusting from Marine Corps life back to civilian life was/is the dog eat dog and each person for themselves attitude. My first management position we had an incident in our warehouse with involving one of our forklift drivers. Owner came in fuming and told me to fire the driver. When I told him that it was not the drivers fault, that we had failed to properly train him right, my boss's jaw hit the floor! Because I took the responsibility for the incident, he couldn't fire the driver. I sat down with the driver and counseled him about the incident, sent him through a proper training course/certification and he ended up being one of our best employees. Of course, that being said, my boss had no clue and still learned nothing about proper leadership.

"You take responsibility for your actions at the time you perform your actions, not at the time you get caught." Damn. That resonates in me a lot.

"Do not confuse humilty with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others." Love it!

Skip introduction - 2:28 You're welcome.

"Leaders Eat Last" ... i learned this in the german army during my officers training when i asked my NCO why he allways eats last (was just a month in the army). He explained it like this "Because i lead you guys!" It toke me a few months to understand this, but i did in the end ^^

59:09 a guy sitting at the Microsoft Research meeting with an iPad - golden! :D

"HONESTY IS KING" That is the best thing I've ever heard in my life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger once held the door open for me. He was in Aspen with his wife, shopping after supper one evening about a decade before he hit politics, still famous for Terminator movies. He wore a coat and tweed hat down around his eyes and a scarf against the cold. Humble man. I was like 12.

The reason a team begins to work together: Trust.

UKposts time-warped us back to Sinek! Who’s here in 2021? Ox

Simon has a beautiful mind & he expresses thoughts effectively! To hear him speak is a privilege. Ian sharing his talks to everyone to learn & improve their mindset.

It is hard to always have the courage for this kind of leadership. Truth is, sometimes I'm just so tired, while other authorities have a good life choosing the easy way (not the right). It became a daily struggle within the years, maybe I'm too sensitive. But it's really encouraging to hear Simon say all these things, to know there are others out there really working to go the right path, to show integrity. Plus, I needed to hear that you probably will be a bad leader on some days but in the long run, you'll see growth. Thanks for this video!

I recently started watching inspiration videos. Found Simon today. He has already made a huge impact on the way I think. I intend to share and put this into action immediately at work. Thank you Simon.

Been there, I stood my ground when my boss tried to fire an employee for doing what we trained them to do. I know it was going to cost me down the road...it did. I left the company voluntarily and found another great mentor, moved forward and continued my journey to being a better leader tomorrow then today. (Simon thank you for all your content and simplicity to very complex human needs and desires) Now, I lead a small team with online sales and teaching people how to sell and buy safely online. Still look back and consider that moment with my boss the moment with the rubber met the road for me and leadership. So, if you are feeling stuck with a decision at work, not sure what to do. DO THE RIGHT THING! I can't promise it won't hurt today or tomorrow. By constantly doing the right thing you put yourself in the right position to be found for amazing things.

I just fall in love with his concepts. Forget about Matthew Hussey, Simon Sinek is my idol now.

As a pastor many times at fellowship dinners etc, I didn’t get to eat because I was taking care of folks, and this is the right approach for any leader to follow.

Bravo 👏🏽 ! I’m so grateful to the YT algorithm for recommending this lecture video. Absolutely engaging & thought provoking from start to finish. Thank you Mr. Sinek for mentioning Moms & their leadership ,in his lecture. 😊

The military provides many leadership lessons at an early stage of one’s life. It fosters discipline and focus on the team’s mission rather than on oneself.

My dear friend, Those words were powerful heartfelt and inspiring. I wish you well and hope you continue delivering passionate messages to as many as possible . The world will be a better place

Courage and integrity.

I love the way you repeated the questions. It made a huge difference in the quality of the end of your presentation. You kept the end at the high quality of the rest of your presentation.

I cry many times throughout this speech. Thank you, Simon, you definitely speak out my mind.

You cannot be healthy by doing a cleans once a month. You can only be healthy by being healthy everyday.. Love this

It is really Courage to be a Leader. Thanks Simon Sinek.

People first. Innovation second. Efficiency third.

My god! I’m crying watching this!

I love the David Marquet example (min. 30') to explain the leadeship and environment importance to create great teams.

He speak the truth about modern management..... they are mostly about themselves......

"You threaten my brothers or sisters, and you have to deal with me.." That got me; it's been a long time since I felt that. They say the fire never fully dies, I say they are right.

endless..endless....i think this persons thinking and clarity and vision is to be LEARNED BY HEART and get a brain transformation by doing so.

Simon Sinek. How wonderful you are. Simply, incomparable!

I agree with you.Good leadership and essential leadership is needed in leadership.

I can't stop learning from you about being leader, thank you Simon i am addicted to your lessons.

Cool! Echoes of Jocko Willinck's "Extreme Ownership" philosophy from the SEAL Teams. I am impressed and gratified to see so many ex-military commentators with their positive experiences from military training, and the disillusionment with how so-called "leadership" happens in civilian life. Certainly not in a way that fulfills people's or organizations' potentials.... glad there are better ways that we can promote and share.

24:28 "Marines don't ever arrive late" - nor they arrive early, they arrive precisely when they mean to! :)

True leadership sacrifices are directly proportional to the level of the power.

Thank you Sir Simon... We are listening and absorbing your words of wisdom... We will practice this wisdom...

Trust and Cooperation: Leaders must have Courage, looking after others having Empathy for others. People and Honesty matter, Allowing others to participate and therefore listening to their opinion encourages growth. Bottom up leadership not top bottom, authoritative leadership i.e Democratic, thank you so much.

The part that hit me: We have sections on self help, none on helping others.

This is such an amazing video to watch.. as a new leader.. WOW.. thank you for all that you do to help us see it all is a different way that we are taught!!!

Thank you Simon!

Wonderful inspiring presentation. THANK YOU Simon! You truly are a real leader.

Unbelievably awesome information Servant hood Leadership -Leaders eat last Thank you

EXCELLENT. One of the best speeches!

This is just incredible! points: -HONESTLY care for others and sacrifice yourself in danger to be able to make them feel safe. -Empower them with the chance of failure, give them chance to try -Focus on giving and always care for people because your people are the real company

What a wonderful lecture. It's was really great to hear whole lecture in one go♥️

Hats off- Sinek is an incredible human and speaker - a true thought leader with substance advocating a better world and conduct to all of us! Unlike other so called ‘influencers’ he doesn’t deliver vapid fluff but shows he really cares.

Awesome speech! Thank you!

Thank you Simon

a must watch for aspiring leaders and those already in leadership positions. Good learnings.

I love listening to what he has to say and am curious as to how to I will finally get started my own business in an overseas country! Staying in my frame of mind and being responsible for the next person in front of me, that needs my attention, keeps me going!

Super Simon Sinek....I very impressed with your work. Keep healing the world.

Whoa!!! Great Stuff... Simply The Best... Better Than All of the rest... Almost Perfect... Exciting and Depressing... He has a Special Gift... He can lead and he can follow... Stay Tuned...

Thank you very much, people and team for everything I sure I come together, I appreciate all

Excellent talk! Thanks!

I Love This Video with SIMON SINEK.

SIMON SINEK Presentation is empowering and MOTIVATING!!!

Wow. What a speaker. I am going to listen to more of Simon's talks.

On trust: Everyone demands that they must be unconditionally trusted and that you will die if you don't trust them. But you will die or be injured if you *do* trust those people! "Trustworthiness" is the real important factor.

Simply Awesome !!

what an amazing guy Simón sinek is! of course the choice to be a leader comes with a significant risk but if you are able to put blood, sweat, and tears you'll see very good results!

Absolutely on the mark!

This talk is more relevant than ever in the current tech environment.

Thank you Simon and Bill

I just love listening and learning from your ideas! I’ve tried some of those basics......they work!!.....and it feels better 🤗🤣

Amazing !! I Love Simon

Everyone CAN Benefit from SIMON SINEK Video Go TO THE HEART Of Leadership !

What a fantastic talk!

What an inspiration, thank you, Simon!

Well done Simon, great speaker

I have been in varying types of Organizations, and I can remember the company that allowed me to be responsible and accountable and I had the support of my leaders, I learnt the most and was the happiest. I have taken those lessons and tried in my subsequent positions - and the interesting thing I have found is people generally are VERY resistant to such ideas. Simon always reminds me that I am doing what has a positive impact, but it takes time before people see the value of your actions - but it should not stop us from doing it right.

I love that MS did this.

Work hard, Be Nice and Make History.... Trust, Truth, Justice are the American Way..

These are some really good insights. Thanks!

Great job again by Simon... very insightful!

42:47 much love from Kenya

Super pro!! Thanks for sharing.

A Good Leader time will tell ✨

I'm really motivated because of what he said so true

Always love your great insight Mate it's just mind blowing..

I am infactated with Simons talks because he is real, he gives the clear understanding of what it takes to be a leader. He is humorous, he is smart and shares his empathy of how human society needs to take responsablity.

Wow never yet something like this. Amazing

Simple concept but so powerful.

So inspiring!!

Lovely Great talk. Thanks for sharing

Powerful! 💥

Wow! Please help. I am a transplant to a very rural town. I work in a floral shop and shared this video with my coworkers. I love his talks and thought it would be awesome to share for all of us. I have received nothing but belittling comments about me for sharing such a thing. One woman making completely irrational comments, the other laughing about it. If course they didn't listen to the talk, but just decided this was a put down on the boss. So not true! There is so much negative gossip there so I hoped this would help us all join together. I seriously got plowed and degraded about it.

Powerful, we need more of these people in the world :D

😊Thank you I think Leaders born. I really do.

Thanks so much

Honesty, safety, protection, estimation,

Congratulations 👏 and all the best for your success and happiness 💞

So great!

so great

I enjoyed and have learnt alot your speech.

That's very wonderful