743 Quotes by Simon Sinek

I find, when you’re an optimist, life has a funny way of looking after you.

The true value of a leader is not measured by the work they do. A leader’s true value is measured by the work they inspire others to do.

We can’t all be good at everything. This is partly the logic behind having a team in the first place, so each role can be filled with the person best suited for that role and together, every job and every strength is covered.

If we don’t give things a try, nothing will get off the ground.

Good listeners have a huge advantage. For one, when they engage in conversation, they make people ‘feel’ heard. They ‘feel’ that someone really understands their wants, needs and desires. And for good reason; a good listener does care to understand.

It is not the demands of the job that cause the most stress, but the degree of control workers feel they have throughout their day. The studies also found that the effort required by a job is not in itself stressful, but rather the imbalance between the effort we give and the reward we feel. Put simply: less control, more stress.

No matter when or where, always bring your ‘A’ game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.

How do I create an environment in which my people can work to their natural best?

Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It’s the one that makes the sweetest sound.