Leadership vs. Authority | Simon Sinek

Having authority doesn't automatically make us a "leader." Regardless of rank, we all have the choice to be the leader we wish we had by looking out for the people around us.

Recorded at Medtronic Leadership Lab Cultural Circle, September 2021.
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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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[TEAforMIND]

The message is great ❤
"True leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders." It is not about power, but empowering.

[DrRebeccaHeiss]

True leadership is not the act of being in charge, but of providing direction and creating opportunities for others to excel. Leadership is not reserved for the highest rank in an organization. Thanks for sharing!

[AhmetKaan]

*If you quit right now, you will end up where you began. And when you first began, you were desperate to be where you are right now.*
*So, KEEP GOING!* 💯

[hanzlearningsolutions]

I always beleive this - if u lead with creating a fearful environment, u will lose the people. If u create a nurturing, motivational environment, u will win people over without even trying

[samanthajeffriespetrie]

I love this !! This man should be listened to by all business owners 🙏🏼

[BlindingDarkness]

TRUST is everything - and it is achieved via relationship, time, desire. If you want true leaders, then you will ALWAYS have time and interest for them. You will CHOOSE to invest in them as you want them to invest. CARE for those wanting to step up, PROTECT them, GUIDE them. The rank & respect will come...but, will it happen in your group or some other group? Bcuz its gonna happen. WHERE it happens is all about how you MET THEIR NEEDS while meeting your own...

[leviefrauim]

There's a time an a place for both leadership and authority, just as there is for managers and leaders. Not everyone can or will be a good manager, nor will everyone be a good leader but, contrary to what many believe, there is a need for both. It's truly rare when you find someone who can do both lead and manage successfully. When one learns how to use their authority for the purpose of true leadership, well that's where it all begins to flourish for the betterment of all.

[roberttaylor]

This is so, so, true. I have worked 'under' people I would not follow out of a burning building, yet they assume because they have a position, they are automatically a leader. People choose their leaders, and tolerate a manager.

[izawaniek]

The movement belongs to the people. Leaders quit and move on, the spirit of infinite mindset is leading the way.

[vinzcrudo]

Sound and helpful message. Many people wants to be a leader because they want power and authority, however, they were few has a gift of leadership. A leader must be a God-fearing person, have a sound mind, decisive, and fair judgement.

[suwan]

the success of a leader is determined by the successors! thank you Simon

[sarveshdeshpande]

you are an inspiration i am a die hard fan of yours

[MonaMarMag]

Exactly .
We Human being are one team and we should all play as one team - to the one and the same gate .
It is in our best interest to do that .
This land is our home .
The home of all of us , the home of our children and home of next generations .

[NathalieLazo]

Dear lovely person that's reading this, we may not know each other but I wish you all the best in life! ✨
I believe in you! Love - Nat ❤️

[shaltina]

Amazing! Something I was thinking about developing leaders that you just said it!

[DemetriPanici]

*"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." - Epictetus*

[DemetriPanici]

*“You can fool everyone else, but you can’t fool your own mind.” - David Allen*

[GillTiney]

I want a world where rank is unnecessary, leaders appear where the need is. I agree people need ownership to continue a Movement, a self organising organisation. We all need to have leadership within us, just in case we need to access it. Also we are all leaders of our own destiny - why wouldn't you learn how to be a great leader? The ramifications are endless. We ALL need to be leaders we don't all need to be in charge. In my ideal world no one is in charge, but like a good marriage you look out for each other - putting others first means you want the best for them.

[alexpearson]

People don’t leave companies. They leave their manager.

[pescirossiemedaka]

i'd suggest to think about the latin words for these concepts:
potestas (authority): the power you have because of the position you hold
auctoritas (akin to leadership): the power that you as an individual have, being auctor the person who acts

strangely enough, in most neolatin languages (italian, french, spanish. and in english trough french) the root of potestas was lost and the root of auctoritas switched in meaning to cover a less definite mix of the two meanings