Simon Sinek Quotes Page 7

“Our visions are the world we imagine, the tangible results of what the world would look like if we spent every day in pursuit of our why.”

“Passion alone can't cut it. For passion to survive it needs structure. A why without how has little probability of success.”

“People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”

“Some in management positions operate as if they are in a tree of monkeys. They make sure that everyone at the top of the tree looking down sees only smiles. But all too often, those at the bottom looking up see only asses.”

“That’s the problem with love; we only know when we’ve found it because it just feels right.”

“The only way people will know what you believe is by the things you say and do, and if you’re not consistent in the things you say and do, no one will know what you believe.”

“The role of a leader is not to come up with all the great ideas. The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.”

“There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who lead inspire us.”

“There are many ways to motivate people to do things, but loyalty comes from the ability to inspire people.”

“There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.”

“Trust is maintained when values and beliefs are actively managed. If companies do not actively work to keep clarity, discipline and consistency in balance, then trust starts to break down.”

“Very few people or companies can clearly articulate why they do what they do. By why I mean your purpose, cause or belief. Why does your company exist? Why do you get out of bed every morning? And why should anyone care?”

“We are drawn to leaders and organizations that are good at communicating what they believe. Their ability to make us feel like we belong, to make us feel special, safe and not alone is part of what gives them the ability to inspire us.”

“We make decisions based on what we think we know.”

“What you do simply proves what you believe.”

“When we tell people to do their jobs, we get workers. When we trust people to get the job done, we get leaders.”

“When you compete against everyone else, no one wants to help you. But when you compete against yourself, everyone wants to help you.”

“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.”

“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.”

“Innovators are the ones whose dreams are clearer than the reality that tells them they're crazy.”

“Most of us live our lives by accident—we live as it happens. Fullfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose.”

“Asking for help is an act of service. Don't deny the people who love you the honor of being there to support you.”

“The joy of leadership comes from seeing others achieve more than they thought they were capable of.”

“The value of our learning multiplies when we share what we learn with others.”