Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
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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.
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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.
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Thira –
Love the book
Marco Mantero –
Excelente libro, Simon Sinek es un gran escritor y en este libro refleja grandes enseñanzas para ser un gran lider, lo recomiendo mucho si quieres aumentar tus habilidades para delegar y tratar con gente en el trabajo.
Laverne Francois –
One of my most favorite life changing book. You will understand why good leader matters
Alex Covtun –
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek arrived promptly and in excellent condition, with great delivery service.
This book is a powerful exploration of leadership and team dynamics. Sinek argues that great leaders prioritize the well-being of their teams and create environments where people feel safe, valued, and motivated to work together toward a common goal. Through real-world examples and compelling research, Sinek explains how leaders who focus on fostering trust and cooperation can create teams that thrive.
The book is well-written, engaging, and filled with practical insights that can be applied in both professional and personal settings. Whether you’re leading a team or looking to improve teamwork within an organization, this book provides valuable lessons on how to create a positive and effective team culture.
Leaders Eat Last is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, organizational culture, and teamwork.
jose –
Simon Sinek has demonstrated in his book that we are all humans that should be treated with respect. In this regard businesses are starting to forget about the core fundamentals that make profit without considering people as just numbers. The more exposure leaders get with their employees the better the leaders should treat his company. In return for this generous care and safety employees start to take the company more then just a place to work. Employees will wear their company on their shoulders and would be proud to work at the company for as long as they would be allowed. Without safety or trust though comes a high stress environment where employees feel lifeless. They come for the money then leave, this leads to people not feeling safe and secure and causes them to not trust their leader in helping them support their family. Successful companies treat their employees like their children; they will not lay off employees when times get bad but actually treat them with even more safety. This simple act of kindness allows employees themselves to protect one another such as ideas of having mandatory no pay vacations in small
doses so they can all pull together and wait out the bad times of the company.
Simon talks about key terms such as the circle of safety as well as our biology with selfish chemicals such as endorphin and dopamine. The other two chemicals that we receive are called selfless chemicals and they are serotonin and oxytocin.
Endorphins come from physical activity, or stress and fear. When it is released into our body it masks pain with pleasure. This is also seen when we start to enjoy exercising and how some people can complete long triathlons. This chemical gives us the next step in what we need to cover a great distance.
Dopamine is the reward we receive when we accomplish something or become near to accomplishing a task. Dopamine is slowly released little by little when we get closer to finishing something. The dopamine amount is also relative to how hard the task is. Dopamine is the reason why we continue with projects because it makes us feel good about ourselves.
Serotonin is the feeling we get when we feel recognized and appreciated. It gives us confidence and makes us strong when we receive a compliment of our abilities as a person. examples of this is when we walk receive an award for best employee in front of all your co-workers, or walking down graduation day being held your degree you worked so hard to get.
Oxytocin is the chemical we receive when we develop deep trust with another person. When someone does something nice to us we get a rush of oxytocin in our blood and it is a feeling what some call the chemical love. Oxytocin is also responsible for making us vulnerable and open up. This gives us a equal share in the group to bare our inner circle of safety which gives us an easier time to focus on tasks.
These two terms go hand in hand and it is up to the leaders to create the circle of safety for their employees in the work environment a place they feel safe and secure. Without the circle of safety being received by all employees, trust and integrity go down the drain and slowly grab the company in a slow but sure spiral of how the company should be. These chemicals should be in balance and it is up to how the leader structures their company to ensure their employees are receiving the circle of safety.
The military and basic human fundamentals are clear examples Simon based his theories on and I feel he did a good job explaining himself. Fantastic book and a must read!
David McCracken –
great leadership book on why people follow people because of science in ourselves. Great book to be any kind of leader.
Benjamin –
This is an excellent book that delves into the importance of fostering a positive corporate culture. It explains, in simple terms, how a workplace can deteriorate when leaders prioritize profits over the well-being of their employees. The book also touches on the impact of social media on different generations, providing valuable insights. Whether you’re in the corporate world or not, I highly recommend this book—it’s a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone.
Lee Sullivan –
“Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek explores the concept of leadership and its impact on the success of organizations. The main message of the book is that the best leaders prioritize the well-being and safety of their employees, creating a sense of trust and community that ultimately leads to better performance and long-term success. Sinek emphasizes the importance of creating a “circle of safety” in the workplace, where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to one another. The book delves into the biology behind human behavior, explaining how the hormone oxytocin plays a role in building trust and fostering cooperation. Sinek argues that leaders who prioritize the well-being of their employees can create an environment that stimulates the production of oxytocin, leading to a culture of trust and cooperation. The book also references the concept of servant leadership, highlighting the importance of protecting and showing empathy for others rather than simply exerting authority based on social status. Overall, “Leaders Eat Last” provides insights into what makes leaders worth following and how they can create environments that foster trust, cooperation, and peak performance. In summary, “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek focuses on the significance of prioritizing the well-being of employees, creating a culture of trust and cooperation, and the biological and historical aspects of effective leadership.
Alex Covtun –
Very inspiring and motivated , I have already recommended it to my team mates. Thank you very much as always Simon
Ang Zi Yuan –
Good keka
Brandon J Suazo –
Good resource
shwan –
This book is a fantastic read! If you’re seeking valuable insights into leadership, look no further. It’s packed with compelling examples that really bring the concepts to life. Definitely worth your time!
Cool –
Conoscevo l’autore da qualche video visto su TED, l argomento è interessante ma ancor di più la sua capacità di analizzarlo con strumenti diversi che spaziando dall’antropologia alla neurochimica. Una vera fonte di ispirazione da cui partire per chi si avvicina a questi temi per la prima volta. Lo stile di narrazione è avvincente mai noioso o scontato, un libro che invoglia ad approfondire i temi citati, secondo me il migliore dell’autore.