Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

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That is because today’s leaders do not understand how people seek purpose in their work. Ever wanted to become a leader and did not know where to start? If the answer is yes, the “Leaders Eat Last” book by Simon Sinek is a full plate for you (pardon the pun). It is not the genius at the top giving directions that make people great. It is the great people that make the guy at the top look like a genius" The importance of social connections: The author highlights the importance of social connections in creating a culture of trust, and provides examples of how organizations that foster strong social bonds between employees are more successful and innovative.

Sinek details a story about Captain Marquet who was set to take command of the most efficient crew in the US Navy. Captain Marquet was moved to take command of the lowest ranking crew (but with one of the newest subs). Through a series of events Captain Marquet had to change his management style and admit that it was not about his command, rather it was the crews ability to work together that resulted in a complete turnaround.

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Stress and anxiety at work have less to do with the work we do and more to do with weak management and leadership.” All in all, Leaders Eat Last is an amazing collection of stories related to the world in which we live and work. Because it drew me in so much when I was reading it, I have no choice but to highly recommend it. To prevent becoming addicted to these little bursts of happiness, people need to balance them out with serotonin- and oxytocin-driven sacrifices. The pursuit of immediate gratification can be detrimental to personal and professional growth, and it is essential to focus on long-term goals and the bigger picture. Integrity and Connection: The Keys to Effective Leadership While 50 Shades was atrocious, at least it was not masquerading as self-respectable business book, whereas Sinek lost absolutely any credibility he might have had by pretending this book was anything more than an overstretched TED talk with zero new insights to bring on the table.

Without empathy, we distance ourselves from our leaders and can make decisions that harm them, especially if we become our most abstract relationship. Fundamentally, leaders must earn others’ respect and loyalty by making the most sacrifices and being willing to eat last. They must give trust to earn trust. Leadership can be a double-edged sword: it can lead to progress and safety when done well, but it can also contribute to selfishness and the dehumanization of others when done poorly. In the book "Leaders Eat Last," author Simon Sinek highlights how bad leadership has contributed to modern-day selfishness and the dehumanization of others. When we feel alone and threatened, we tend to become selfish and dehumanize others. This was exemplified in the baby boomer generation, who grew up spoiled by a thriving economy and became more self-centered than their parents.Not only does it feel good to put people before profits, it's also (ironically) more profitable. Furthermore, the reason it feels good to lead by example, to put your people first, and for that matter to follow a leader who does so, is because we're hard wired to survive in this way. And all of our happy chemicals squirt when we're in this type of social environment. Sinek's main purpose in writing this book is not to help others become better leaders so that they can jump up the corporate ladder, motivate subordinates, or increase productivity. The message of this book is that we need better leaders so we can have a better world; empathy is at the heart of his argument. It is the leader who determines how far the circle of safety extends. Some leaders, like Bob Chapman, have radically expanded the circle of safety, allowing all employees free access to company goods and services. Such leaders create a safe and trusting environment that creates a bond between employees, who even help each other during times of personal crisis. Where do you want to work? It is not about the location or profession, is about the environment . Who doesn’t wish to be a part of a well-educated environment, where you can sense the atmosphere of support, and enthusiasm among the co-workers. EMPATHY, THE KEY TO LEADERSHIP Leaders Eat Last" is a much easier read than a number of management style books on the market. The featured stories are exciting, the studies mentioned are relevant (and different than what other books mention), and Sinek's style of writing kept me engaged. I do wish the ending of the book was as strong as the beginning, but I believe "Leaders Eat Last" should be on the shelf of anyone looking to rank up in their given profession.

For most of us, we have warmer feelings for the projects we worked on where everything seemed to go wrong. We remember how the group stayed at work until 3 a.m., ate cold pizza and barely made the deadline. Those are the experiences we remember as some of our best days at work. It was not because of the hardship, per se, but because the hardship was shared. It is not the work we remember with fondness, but the camaraderie, how the group came together to get things done. And the reason is, once again, natural. In an effort to get us to help one another during times of struggle, our bodies release oxytocin. In other words, when we share the hardship, we biologically grow closer.” Integrity is essential for building trust with the group. A leader must be honest and forthcoming about their mistakes and take responsibility for them. This creates a foundation of honesty and trust that is vital for building a sense of safety within the group. When leaders model integrity, they set an example for others to follow, and this strengthens the group's overall integrity.When it comes to creating a successful business, everyone has a part to play. Are you an employee? What’s your level of engagement? Do you believe in the company’s mission? Are you leading a team or even an organization? What are you? A leader or a boss? Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last explains why the values of a company’s leader can make or break it. You cannot let this happen in your company! That’s why the work environment is everything. If it encourages and empowers people, they stay in their jobs not to survive, but to thrive. We do not have the power to change others, but we can change the environment where they are inserted.