Simon Sinek's Top 3 Leadership Traits

What makes a great leader? According to Simon Sinek, it’s all about courage, integrity, and communication.

From finding courage in external support to building integrity by doing what’s right (not just what’s legal), and mastering the art of communication, these lessons will transform the way you lead.

Video from Etsy, July 2024, in conversation with Tao Rabiu

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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

[Kopernicus]

"We all know what right is and the law is a lower standard". Priceless.

[Echo]

1. Courage
2. Integrity
3. Communication

[collinrutherford]

Doing the right thing, even when it’s difficult or unpopular, sets leaders apart.

Simply following the law is not enough.

[ManagementThroughExperience]

Trust and support are the foundation of great leadership. In my 17 years as a manager and my military experience, I’ve learned that strong relationships aren’t built overnight—they require consistency, integrity, and genuine investment in your team. When leaders take the time to earn trust and provide real support, they create a culture where people feel valued and motivated to give their best.

[RachelFayLovelyDay]

I'm not involved in leadership or business, but I love watching and listening to Simon because he's just such a lovely guy!

[faddtayo]

I love this

Courage
Integrity
They are student of communication; the skill of listening and speaking in a way people can hear

Powerful

[wolfkrad]

"We all know what right is, and the law is a lower standard." 👏

[CreatingFinancialFreedom]

Simon Sinek's insights on leadership are spot-on. Courage, integrity, and communication are essential qualities for any leader. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[LeadersHQ-]

wow.... leaders need people that they can trust, and support them.. and building those relationships take time.... good points.

[RealLeadershipthePodcast]

Simon Sinek’s take on leadership is inspiring—courage, integrity, and communication are key to creating a motivated, impactful team. A must-watch for anyone looking to lead effectively!

[addahandletocontinue-]

Courage comes from confidence in yourself, and for me that came from accomplishments or difficulties I can look back on. For example, "I managed this difficulty, so this challenge is nothing in comparison."

[poonambhola]

Integrity to my mind is the key to everything.

[susanwalker]

Companies are people..someone with capability to get along-hearing, speaking, learning and guide work effort, build teams, and walk the walk..every day..

[yasminmelias]

I humbly appreciate this. We must learn to stand up and train those who are standing on the left of us and standing on the right of us and serving yet and are hardly paid though they show effective leadership and are change makers and abiding by principles and laws of nature.

[Wileycaroline]

I finally hit 20k today that's a personal record. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with just 3k a month ago, 2024 is amazing!

[LeadersOnPurposePodcast]

Simon Sinek's take on leadership is refreshingly honest: Courage isn't about being the loudest in the room! His point about courage being social rather than internal struck me deeply. Don't we all need someone saying "I've got you" to take those difficult leaps? I appreciate how he distinguishes between legal and ethical knowledge; the right thing isn't the challenge; it's doing it that separates true leaders. His emphasis on communication skills resonates with my own experiences. What's your courage support system like?

[pradeepbhatnagar]

As a management professional I find the tips vry.True nd to the point.👍

[samtheman_]

these three are pretty good and valuable skills for everybody because i think everyone can be a leader at some point in a different situations and what is the most important is that you have to be a leader of your own life.

[GlobalSecularism]

#1 is always "Empathy".
When you have Empathy,
courage, integrity and communication will come to you automatically.

[honia]

My top 3 is 1) Character 2) Confidence 3) Courage