Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Oct 2011 · Penguin UK
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THE LIFE-CHANGING MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER - BASED ON ONE OF THE MOST WATCHED TED TALKS OF ALL TIME! DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE WITH ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: WHY?
'One of the most incredible thinkers of our time; someone who has influenced the way I think and act every day' - Steven Bartlett, investor, BBC Dragon and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast
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Why are some people more inventive, pioneering and successful than others?
And why are they able to repeat their success again and again?
Because it doesn't matter what you do, it matters WHY you do it.
Those who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate in the same way - and it's the opposite to most. Drawing on the stories of leaders such as Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton and the Wright brothers, who each discovered their why to maximum effect, Simon Sinek uncovers the fundamental secret of their success. How you lead, inspire, live, it all starts with why.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
'It's amazing how a book can change the course of your life, and this book did that.'
'Imagine the Ted Talk expanded to 2 hours long, with more depth, intrigue and examples.'
'What he does brilliantly is demonstrate his own why - to inspire others - throughout.'
'One of the most incredible thinkers of our time; someone who has influenced the way I think and act every day' - Steven Bartlett, investor, BBC Dragon and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast
*****
Why are some people more inventive, pioneering and successful than others?
And why are they able to repeat their success again and again?
Because it doesn't matter what you do, it matters WHY you do it.
Those who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate in the same way - and it's the opposite to most. Drawing on the stories of leaders such as Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton and the Wright brothers, who each discovered their why to maximum effect, Simon Sinek uncovers the fundamental secret of their success. How you lead, inspire, live, it all starts with why.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
'It's amazing how a book can change the course of your life, and this book did that.'
'Imagine the Ted Talk expanded to 2 hours long, with more depth, intrigue and examples.'
'What he does brilliantly is demonstrate his own why - to inspire others - throughout.'
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288 reviews
Ivan Ivarapou Haiverava
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March 28, 2024
I learn alot of new & intersting things in business & public sectors from my device. many contents are new to me at the age of 74.Therefore, I need to learn alot more to catch up with new things (knowledge and skills)in business & public lives & also learn from others is the best approach to achieve satisfaction & happiness in life.
Richard King
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April 22, 2017
For a book about "starting" it dwelt a lot on the whole process. For a very small businesses or sole trader, it has useful but limited insight. I also feel that the Golden circle is possibly missing a WHO. I may be unfair, as one could say that Who is defined by Why or What I think this book is a must read for any leader (or aspiring leader)
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Terry Sweetser
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October 18, 2017
Sinek knows about his 'why' and he knows you need to find your own 'why'. This is not a motivational book. If you need a cheer squad try a different author lacking the substance that Sinek puts into this book. 'Start With Why" does not ask the question, it makes you answer this question for yourself. Once you have that answer, then you will know why you actually needed to read this book.
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About the author
SIMON SINEK, the bestselling author of Leaders Eat Last and Together is Better, is an optimist who believes in a brighter future for humanity. He teaches leaders and organisations how to inspire people and has presented his ideas around the world, from small startups to Fortune 50 corporations, from Hollywood to Congress to the Pentagon. His TED Talk based on Start With Why is the fifth most popular TED video of all time. Learn more about his work and how you can inspire those around you at StartWithWhy.com.
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