What Makes a Leader Great?

COURAGE is one of the most underrated characteristics of leadership.

Video from the Banca Mediolanum National Convention, May 2023

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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Simon’s books:

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#SimonSinek

[amiammusic]

“Leadership is the awesome responsibility to see those around us rise.” Wow! 💥

[annapoorni]

Courage is also the most underrated attribute in life. Courage to do the right thing not knowing the outcome. Humility (to accept that you may be wrong), clear thinking, empathy could be other much needed attributes

[FuentesStudios]

This is so true! A good leader is someone who is humble, always learning and serving others, not the other way around. To be a leader is to be a follower.

[dogethsamurai]

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what make a great leadership is to see yourself and other people rise, and to be able to keep the team together and lead the team to the greater height.

[TheMissSavage]

This just blew my mind. Great stuff on a Sunday morning. COURAGE!

[MattGillis]

Very good. Ultimately, the key to successful leadership is finding the right balance between authority and servanthood, and having the courage to lead with integrity and compassion.

[dewsiey]

Thanks Simon! from this video we can understand that leadership is not just a rank or a form of power. Authentic leadership includes trust, the choice to support others, and the courage to advance the vision without forgetting integrity. Leadership is an endless learning journey where we are all evolving learners. Courage is at the core of leadership and this quality is often overlooked.

[ResultsDrivenLeadership]

Simon Sinek hits the mark again! The pursuit of knowledge and the courage to apply it are indeed hallmarks of transformative leadership. It’s inspiring to see how continuous learning and bravery stand out as essential traits for those at the helm.

[mel]

I could listen to him all day long. Thank you 🙏🏻

[winfriedtheis]

Thanks, Simon! You just confirmed that I am aspiring to be a true leader, and seem to have been not only in the last 7 years with an actual leadership position. I ended up being the leader of the team in school projects and other contexts, actually not wanting to be the leader in more than one case. Only after meeting the best manager I ever had, did I realise that leading teams would give me joy, because I can make people thrive and succeed by leading them, by taking obstacles out of the way for them to reach our joint goals.

[shunwei]

Most speeches I see online, including Mr. Sinek's speech, give many examples and talk about leadership in the same way. Leading teams in school projects and other settings has made me realize that leading people and removing obstacles for them to achieve our shared goals will make leading teams enjoyable. These are the best teachers I have ever had. I therefore want to be a real leader.

[theliljc]

I’ve lead by your philosophy for years but have never been able to articulate it. Thank you for putting my thoughts and actions into words.

[retrogamerdave]

This is absolutely true, I had a CO like that in the military. I learned a lot from him about how to really be there for your people and to help them rise no matter whay

[yuyutsu]

I am lucky enough to know someone who is that type of leader. My better half. She has not only led multiple healthcare businesses ($100s of millions) through insane topline and bottom line growth, she has done it in true servant leadership spirit. The people around her who have grown in their careers swear by her and will follow her to the end of the earth! I am so proud of her! She has clear values and not afraid to make tough decisions based on those values. One of the reasons why people want to follow her.

[vincentbanda]

Courage is understated and not fully understood. Thanks for unfolding this key leadership characteristic

[racaciaruth]

I love that...students of leadership. Always learning. Beautiful

[OlgaSuner-dxfq]

Simon discusses so many topics openly and that is because his courageous nature. He reminds me of my French teacher (and yes I believe in transference 😊) who was courages and took the steps toward the vision. Lately was featured with Emanuel and Brigette Macron and was interviewed if it wasn’t the courage and belief in vision there is no possibility that this would have taken place.

[annedungu]

This is the best and called for leadership. Am humbled to learn more Simon. Thank you

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[cheapskateotaku]

Simon is the only person that inspire me to be a leader 😊