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Leaders Eat Last MP3 CD – Unabridged, May 23, 2017

by Simon Sinek (Author, Reader)

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The New York Times bestseller by the acclaimed, bestselling author of Start With Why and Together is Better. Now with an expanded chapter and appendix on leading millennials, based on Simon Sinek's viral video "The Millennial Question" (150+ million views).

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.

In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?

The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care.

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.

Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (May 23, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1543614620
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1543614626
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches

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Simon Sinek is an optimist. He teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. From members of Congress to foreign ambassadors, from small businesses to corporations like Microsoft and 3M, from Hollywood to the Pentagon, he has presented his ideas about the power of why. He has written two books, Leaders Eat Last and Start With Why and is quoted frequently by national publications. Sinek also regularly shares 140 characters of inspiration on Twitter (@simonsinek).

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B.H

A book for every leader in every position

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

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This book has opened my eyes to seeing the aspects of leadership that are rudimentary, but incredibly difficult to simply “know”. In reading this book, you will be better equipped to know why people do what they do and why they do it. Easy reading and deep concepts. A great combo

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PetrosE

One of my favorite Leadership book

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023

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Just wrapped up "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek, and let me tell you – it's a game-changer!

This book dives deep into the inspiring stories and timeless lessons of leaders across various domains, connecting the dots between leadership principles from our ancestral past to their pivotal role in today's corporate battlegrounds.

What resonated with me the most was the exploration of good versus bad leadership traits. Sinek doesn't just give you a checklist; he crafts a narrative that unveils why certain teams thrive in trust and support, while others drown in conflict and betrayal. It's all about the culture set by the leader – a critical factor often overlooked in the pursuit of success.

"Leaders Eat Last" isn't a step-by-step manual; it's a treasure trove of principles and traits that define exceptional leaders.

If you're ready to elevate your leadership game and understand the subtle yet powerful dynamics that shape successful teams, this book is your compass.

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Fast Lane Car Care

Truly Amazing Read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020

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This book is truly amazing. Within the pages you will learn the importance of establishing REAL long lasting relationships with those in your life as opposed to digital ones. These relationships are not just limited to the ones you love: your friends, family and so on, but also the relationships we have with our coworkers, and others around us.
Simon has packed this book with practical examples of changes we can make to improve those relationships, the dangers of unchecked social media use and backs it all up with study after study.
Whether or not you aspire to own a business or become a CEO, we can all learn a lot from this book and its teachings could literally make this world a better place if we could all start making small changes for the good of us all rather than what’s good for us. Learn about the “Circle Of Safety” and how it was not only relevant to humans and animals thousands of years ago but also, perhaps even more relevant today and in the future.
In 2017 Simon and team revisited “Leaders Eat Last” and added a section on leading Millennials. He highlights the difference between the Millennial generation and other generations before them. He takes this a step further and offers practical applications for how companies can make the most of their Millennial team members and also how Millennials can make the most of their employers and grow to become stronger humans all together. Also in this section are tips for parents to better deal with their children in our rapidly changing and growing society.
It’s not often that an author writes a book that can help so many people in so many ways throughout various walks of life, but Simon Sinek and his team have certainly done so with “Leaders Eat Last.”

-Doug Lane

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Great concepts though his political analysis is weak

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

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I enjoyed listening to and reading this book, and it was a follow up to reading his “Start With Why.” This book is based largely upon a concept espoused by Marine officers, namely that officers (or more generally, leaders) eat last. The point is leaders should be selfless and caring for the people in their charge before they care for themselves.

The concept is proven in the Marine Corps and would be so useful in the business world if executed by more C-level executives.

My problem with this book is that the author spends a little more time on politics than is really necessary. At one point, he essentially blames Newt Gingrich for the increased divisiveness in Congress because Representatives were encouraged by Gingrich to leave DC and travel home to their districts more frequently. This led to less time spent together outside of work hours and fewer friendships across the aisle. The whole reason for Representatives being in DC, though, is to represent the people of their district. Sinek argues later that some of the best business leaders are those who constantly engage with the people they lead. One wonders why he misses the point of Congressional representatives returning to their districts to engage their constituents.

He also kind of blames Reagan’s mass firing of ATC controllers after their illegal strike for ushering in an era of acceptance of mass business layoffs. That is unnecessarily partisan and inaccurate.

Sinek does best when he engages issues in American corporations and leadership deficits there. Overall this book is full of great ideas and worth the read.

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Zach Barker

Must read!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024

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So I’ve read this book not once, not twice, but three times! It is such a powerful book with amazing messages. I’ve recommended it to several of the leadership cohorts I’ve been a part of. I’ve spoke so highly of it that it has become one of the books in our advanced leadership cohort. Something I love is that each time I reread this book, I gain something else or perceive a message in a different way. I honestly could not recommend this book more to anyone! Whether you’re already in a leadership position or wanting to be, this will change your perspective!!

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Alejo MG

Libro Simon Sinek

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

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Buen libro , llegó en buen estado, excelente !

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Eduardo Leal Rodrigues Junior

um dos melhores livros sobre liderança que eu já li

Reviewed in Brazil on April 22, 2024

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O livro é fantástico. Bebendo da fonte clássica de treinamento militar é evoluindo a discussão para exemplos práticos e conexão com biologia e antropologia básica. Ótimo livro para aspirantes a líderes ou mesmo para líderes experientes

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Suzel Torre

Me encanto

Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2023

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Todo líder debería leerlo funciona bastante hay que tratar a los empleados como personas.

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