Simon Sinek: Why Leaders Eat Last

About this presentation
In this in-depth talk, ethnographer and leadership expert Simon Sinek reveals the hidden dynamics that inspire leadership and trust. In biological terms, leaders get the first pick of food and other spoils, but at a cost. When danger is present, the group expects the leader to mitigate all threats even at the expense of their personal well-being. Understanding this deep-seated expectation is the key difference between someone who is just an "authority" versus a true "leader."
For more on this topic, check out Sinek's latest book Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't now available for pre-order.
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3:30 Happiness breakdown (4 chemicals)
5:53 1) Endorphins
7:16 Importance of endurance
7:59 2) Dopamine
8:19 Dopamine is to make sure get stuff done
9:10 Goals must be tangible - we have to see the goal to stay focused
10:17 Dopamine is dangerous when unbalanced
15:07 Feel safe
15:40 In our organization, danger isn't a constant it is a variable
17:05 The responsibility of leadership is 2 things: 1) Determine who gets in and who doesn't 2) how big do we make the circle of safety
17:33 Great leaders extend safety to the outermost of the org
17:53 3) Serotonin - leadership chemical
19:30 Trying to enforce relationships
22:22 Value of group-living
22:28 Being alpha comes at a cost
26:01 The cost of leadership is self-interest
27:15 Makes you feel safe
27:34 4) Oxytocin
29:03 Businesses aren't rational, it's about feeling safe. "It's human -- physical touch"
29:27 "Human bonds matter"
29:29 Act of human generosity
32:19 Leaders spend time/energy not money
37:30 You have to make sure you can trust others as leaders because you won't have time to help everyone
38:47 Cortisone - the feeling of stress and anxiety
40:59 Needs to shut down during times
41:42 Cortisone inhabits oxytocin
42:18 "Our jobs are killing us.. leaders are responsible"
43:12 Leadership is a decision, a choice.
About Simon Sinek
A trained ethnographer and the author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek has held a life-long curiosity for why people and organizations do the things they do. Studying the leaders and companies that make the greatest impact in the world and achieve a more lasting success than others, he discovered the formula that explains how they do it.
Sinek's amazingly simple idea, The Golden Circle, is grounded in the biology of human decision-making and is changing how leaders and companies think and act.
His innovative views on business and leadership have earned him invitations to meet with an array of leaders and organizations, including Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Intel, Chanel, Members of the United States Congress, and the Ambassadors of Bahrain and Iraq.
Sinek recently became an adjunct staff member of the RAND Corporation, one of the most highly regarded think tanks in the world. He also works with the non-profit Education for Employment Foundation to help create opportunities for young men and women in the Middle East region. He lives in New York, where he teaches graduate level strategic communications at Columbia University.
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[@Bruingebak]

"In the military, they give medals to people who are willing to sacrifice themselves, so that others may gain. In business, we give bonuses to people who are willing to sacrifice others so we may gain." What an awesome paradox Simon.

[@R0I3I3IE]

@Sheerluck Holmes, agreed. I'm in the military (UK) and see that mentality *all* the time with Officers. If the other side of the swamp was their promotion, they would sooner use you to step on, rather than get dirty themselves.

[@JewelzFinazzo]

I'm in the military now after working at Microsoft and managing several luxury hotels; and I've seen both go both ways. The military is nothing like the days of our parents. Just like the loyalty and honor within the labor force isn't the same as those days.

[@JewelzFinazzo]

@@R0I3I3IE agreed. I serve over here in the States and have seen some wild shit from those in power, all for personal gain.

[@wolfgangkranek376]

Since Simon Sinek refers to biology and nature. In nature you really find both forms of structure or behavior. Mostly it depends if the others belong to your own species, group, family etc. Or if they are a rival in resources (territory, food, sexual partners, safety), or if they form a resource themselves for your own or your groups benefit. Just like the pilot only felt emotionally obliged to the people he protected. So it's no surprise that both phenomenons manifest themselves also in our societies. And sometimes even overlap.

[@Ag0RxxLCSxx]

@@JewelzFinazzo Morals and accountability imho.

[@angelirosepalma9340]

He summed up his whole book in 45 minutes. Super powerful speaker.

[@abdulazizhawsah9884]

Which book?

[@mattdonah]

Abdulaziz Hawsah he has a book of the same name. Also wrote Start with Why and the Infinite Game. Great author

[@abdulazizhawsah9884]

@@mattdonah He is a great author I've read start with why!

[@abisagbobolarinwa9891]

Been hard getting his book

[@abisagbobolarinwa9891]

gage please give me a list of his books

[@SomethingEnters]

What an astounding, thought provoking, talk. "The cost of leadership is self-interest. If you're not willing to give up your perks when it matters, then you probably shouldn't get promoted. You might be an authority but you will not be a leader. Leadership comes at a cost. You don't get to do less work when you get more senior, you have to do more work and the more work you have to do is to put yourself at risk to look after others. That is the anthropological definition of what a leader is." Absolutely spot on. This entire quote speaks volumes of information and i could not be more grateful to have seen this. Thank you for this perspective, it is a wonderful place to view.

[@VVopal]

I have the same profile picture as you on my Steam Account

[@DavidDumler5]

I watch this every year. Really helps remind me of the kind of leader I want to be, regardless of the environment I'm in.

[@kidaniels8199]

Keep striving B Your Own greatness

[@cayenne4527]

I agree with you that we should keep reminding ourselves on this. Sometimes we got carried away by kpis and broken leaderships. Nevertheless it's important to keep reminding ourselves what kind of leader we want to be despite the system and environment you're in.

[@kidaniels8199]

@@cayenne4527 please define kpis. I Am not familiar with this term. is it an acronym?

[@BogdanEmilBunica]

@@kidaniels8199 KPI = Key Performance Indicator (the last "s" is just for plural)

[@codacreator6162]

I'm sorta ready to stop beating my head against this wall.... I wish you the best of luck!

[@opedromagico]

This man... Knows how to inspire. (and fucking knows how to create and deliver a freacking awesome presentation!!)

[@GONEPower]

So true…

[@maddballpartyproduktions9757]

True

[@jameslafemina24]

Word! He makes a butt load of sense too!

[@ShLoMoO83]

sweeeeeeeet and coooooool

[@serhanguney492]

@halburd1 If you say this is average, don't just stop there... Suggest better ones so that your opinion has a point...

[@Xogroroth666]

I was a 1st Lieutenant in the army. I refused to use the officers mess, the officers cantine, instead, i ate and drank with the privates. To much dismay of the other officers, of course. I should annoy the living piss out of the troops, command them into silliness, brake them, be... an 'officer' (read, jackass). I cleaned the toilets with them, I peeled potatoes with them, I did everything they did. When we were on maneuvers, I often asked my men for advice, rather than just command them, because, even though 'merely' a private, this private could have a marvelous idea I did not think off. We discussed the upsides and downsides of ideas. Now, here's the funny part... When others 'commanded' the same troops, they did not really feel up to do it. I, on the other hand, only had to ask, and they went further than I asked them to. How you approach a certain group, makes the whole difference...

[@rgsauger]

Thank you for your service and your obvious outstanding leadership of our troops! No "leading from behind" for you!

[@AmphibiousWarrior573]

It sounds like you should been an Enlisted, rather than an Officer. Some of what you say is true, but if you believe that being an Officer means being a jackass, then you missed the mark. It also sounds like your troops "liked" you, instead of respected you. You have a lot to learn. Now go clean the toilets, boot!!! (I'm kidding, settle down Lt.)

[@ernestof6697]

damn. I didnt have to watch his whole 45 minute video, all I had to do was read your comment. well said; thanks for sharing and thanks for your service.

[@varangiantactical8843]

Idk man, I think if my team leader (USMC) asked me (terminal lance) what I think we should do, I would've lost a lot of confidence in his command. I mean I'm willing to follow the orders in battle because my CO seemed to know what he was doing. If he said "hey this private has a great idea!" I'd have been hesitant to follow any of his orders. Maybe your MOS allowed for that style or leadership, but not mine, Sir.

[@Markph7]

Sounds like you modeled yourself on Jesus! Beautiful how you served your men

[@faisalabbasi8054]

This man holds the attention for all the 45 minutes and he richly deserve a standing ovation..

[@yuvaanmoodley3373]

This entire talk brought back memories of how my previous company reduced me to tears. Believed for a long time that I was just not cut out for the job and was horrible at it despite all the happy customers I produced. Thank you Simon for changing my perspective

[@downbntout]

I'm a caregiver to senior disabled people, under the heel of a shareholder-driven company, with angry people on all sides, and this made me see how I can be part of the solution.

[@kulchick421]

downbntout

[@GSPV33]

God bless you, hope things are going well for you nowadays.

[@centpushups]

Be the leader you want to have. It's that simple

[@MakeSushi1]

he is a great public speaker!

[@HereWasBob]

At first I thought he was awkward the way he was moving his hands and kept adjusting his glasses but it was well worth watching the whole video.

[@kbeetles]

Fascinating, clear, useful, well-presented and important message for us all. A big thank you!

[@SaiKrishna-fw3xl]

he has beyond expecting things what could be be required for in certain sectors ..

[@ajsujit]

hell yeah

[@orevaokaruefe3027]

you're right he is

[@kerimcandrew4628]

Just found this guy. Year 2020. WOW did he nail the 'why we are pissed" down.

[@sergeantkozi]

Found him today. Awesome stuff.

[@kelseygonzales7290]

I was a 1st Lieutenant in the army. I refused to use the officers mess, the officers cantine, instead, i ate and drank with the privates. To much dismay of the other officers, of course. I should annoy the living piss out of the troops, command them into silliness, brake them, be... an 'officer' (read, jackass). I cleaned the toilets with them, I peeled potatoes with them, I did everything they did. When we were on maneuvers, I often asked my men for advice, rather than just command them, because, even though 'merely' a private, this private could have a marvelous idea I did not think off. We discussed the upsides and downsides of ideas. Now, here's the funny part... When others 'commanded' the same troops, they did not really feel up to do it. I, on the other hand, only had to ask, and they went further than I asked them to. How you approach a certain group, makes the whole difference...

[@harfangdesneiges6680]

@@kelseygonzales7290 Don't trust a man unless he's run a mile in your shoes and ate with you and gone through hell and back with you! You, Sir, helped them trust in you cause you were really "with them!" The Don of "the Godfather" movie had the same chain of thought!

[@stephenland9361]

"Why Leaders Eat Last" This reminds me of a university visiting prof that taught a two semester course in human physiology I took, years ago. He was ex-military, having been an officer in the US army where he marched soldiers around a desert to study dehydration and acclimation to heat over time. He once said that a good officer always made sure the troops ate first. He then admitted that the officers, eating later ate far, far better food.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@vishalakshikm]

i think just watching this video gave me a huge rush of oxytocin. Thankyou Simon Sinek. The world needs more people like you.

[@pennymac16]

Strive to become one of those! =D

[@iga2226]

Vishalakshi K.M. true

[@Markph7]

That would be dopamine

[@HolyGarbage]

Did you feel empowered? Ready to improve yourself? Take on the world? That's dopamine. Did you feel like the world is really great, you're in a good spot in life. Your workplace and social life is what he described to be ideal. That's oxytocin.

[@samuelplante8830]

Every single minute of this entire 45:50 minutes video is delightful!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@webuser2014]

It's amazing, that not even one minute was boring. Glad Google recommend me this, even after 6 years....

[@muraryse4068]

“That’s an emotional question, email is a rational tool.” Amazing

[@billderinbaja3883]

I can tell you why I eat last. I am a Construction Manager, big jobsites, big crews. When work is on, it's ON.... lot's of dangerous activities in construction. Everyone needs to focus. When lunchtime comes and the guys sit down to relax, that's when I go out to talk to them. Real leaders care about people, and they know non-work conversation is the way to get to know them. I spend lunchtime forming relationships, sharing what we care about outside of work. I pride myself on forming high performance teams that work together to accomplish amazing things. Lunchtime is too important a time for a real leader to sit locked away in the office eating and reading the internet.

[@taylorr4061]

Billder Inbaja You sir sound like an excellent manager and your employees should feel lucky to have you!

[@malithyapa9981]

Well you can eat with your coworkers hehe

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

Real Leaders can see, that the whole world is thrown around, instead of the sight that the money don't flow! Stop the Water and the flow, and canalize on a small groups way, for building a selfcreated show! Who holds the shield have to look after his surroundings, your left, right and back, but you can just look in front! The bible tells US, that this one who thinks he stands, has to have a look, that he don't fall The fake safety, is our all fall!

[@bootsonthegroundcoaching2915]

It sounds like you take care of the people you supervise and invest in them regularly. It's great to hear from a leader who sees the people they lead as more than just a means to an end, but as people who have their own hopes, dreams and desire for success in their careers/lives. All the best!

[@alishah1516]

Good quality sir

[@Kudagraz]

"Leadership is not a rank. Leadership is not a position. Leadership is a decision. Leadership is a choice. It has nothing to do with your position in the organization. If you decide to look after the person to the left of you and to look after the person to the right of you, you have become a leader."

[@3nduser]

that just makes you a baby sitter nobody asked for.

[@FuOnY]

G Ruiz LOL! A leader baby sitter :)

[@3nduser]

a soldier is so0meone who looks after their fellow soldiers,it doesnt make them a leader, and a leader is someone who makes leadership decisions that benefit the whole team. not only TRYING to look after everyone, cuz you CANT look after everyones back.

[@pietersteenkamp5241]

G Ruiz The point being that a leader would care enough to try do the impossible? Sure you may not start off being the real "leader" but if the organization works well those who best tries to protect/build the organization will eventually be leaders in it?

[@janemarievogel5426]

This comment wins the award as far as I'm concerned!!

[@Imagineitwrite123]

People need rewatch this in 2019-2020. the dangers are outside and inside. We are so divided, no good leadership on anyside.

[@claborntheodore8423]

You are so right. Thank you for your comment.

[@homonym7638]

Oh man, I love how pissed he gets about the right shit.

[@dobryden7196]

It's not about being left or right...

[@uncleiroh4650]

Дмитрий Караханов Goddammit

[@neilhebert6429]

What an astounding, thought provoking, talk. "The cost of leadership is self-interest. If you're not willing to give up your perks when it matters, then you probably shouldn't get promoted. You might be an authority but you will not be a leader. Leadership comes at a cost. You don't get to do less work when you get more senior, you have to do more work and the more work you have to do is to put yourself at risk to look after others. That is the anthropological definition of what a leader is." Absolutely spot on. This entire quote speaks volumes of information and i could not be more grateful to have seen this. Thank you for this perspective, it is a wonderful place to view.

[@dobryden7196]

@QueenP matski is it that impressive :D sjw head

[@crisshaunnelson-jackson912]

Dude's got a powerful snap.

[@raphylv30]

Crisshaun Nelson-Jackson i know right lol

[@adarshatluri]

+Crisshaun Nelson-Jackson exactly what i was thinking :)

[@MassDynamic]

+Crisshaun Nelson-Jackson i can imagine fiery explosions coming out of his snaps

[@Lex_DeFrost]

Crisshaun Nelson-Jackson as I read this she snapped lmao

[@howardxing5885]

he can be a snapping shrimp

[@roripe18]

There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.

[@joeldwest]

Rik van der Ploeg until a narcissist bites into your life...

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

@@joeldwest don't feed ants with sugar!

[@fidgetyrock4420]

for every yes, you should say 99 no. @@joeldwest

[@joeldwest]

Paco Hantos Men should be policing each other’s behavior more.

[@jean-jacquesiragena7673]

Only when u truly understand!!

[@jomama112]

Simon.. ever think about running for President?! You'd have my vote!! Someone like you should be leading this country. Hands down best advice I've ever received in my life.. has come from you.

[@MrVirly]

Whenever I need it, which isn't often, but regularly, I watch the part where he explains Self-Interest as the Cost of Leadership which kicks in at 24:00. We are OK with the perks and higher pay and status that leaders get because we trust that when the time comes, they will sacrifice themselves for us and protect us from outside dangers. They are never supposed to sacrifice us for themselves. I'm so all in with this approach. Our leaders need to protect and support us, that's the value they bring to us and we'll push ourselves to be the best we can if we trust that they have our back.

[@archangel6456]

The Title was the first lesson in leadership I ever learned as a young man as a recruit in the U.S. Marines. My squad ate before me and it was my responsibility to know which recruits were 'Diet' Recruits and which were Dbl Ration ones. After they went through the line and were fed, then I ate. The Platoon Guide or Senior Recruit ate last of all. Then the D.I.s......I can still eat a full meal in about 4 minutes. LOL.....and I'm past 50 LOL

[@Leashadd]

I learned it in the Army.

[@Seven111]

I don't really understand this leadership lesson. In the example that he gives with the alpha, they get the benefits so that they can be in top shape to protect the rest of the herd/pride/whatever. How does you eating last relate to that?

[@legpack]

Sam Jacob This guy actually talked about it. They eat last because it creates a family like bond. A father will give his food to his child if they both starves. And if the child then becomes better off, he will help the father.

[@MrNevenon]

Yet there is another argument: Most of the actual physical work done in military gets done by soldiers, and not by officers. Before the group eats, the officer can put out orders what has to be done after having eaten. So obviously it is more efficient that the soldiers eat first so that they're able to pick up work as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the officer has time to think about next steps etc.

[@BLohr707]

MrNevenon or in war time, the young troops will be fed first to be fueled up to get back out in the "trenches" to continue the fight.

[@philipetienne3339]

"If you"ve ever met someone and you are nervous meeting them, you are not the alpha" well stated!

[@-Floydimus]

"If you've ever met someone and they are nervous meeting you, then you are THE alpha"

[@KiLLED5639]

There's a context here.

[@dybusmariusz]

No,the right statement should be: if you've ever met someone and they made you nervous they're not alfa. You don't have to perceive yourself as alfa but they do have to perceive you as alfa. You don't look in the mirror. You are mirror.

[@paulsiro1775]

Bet all beautiful girls are somewhat alphas to teenager me

[@marcusevans1171]

There's many reasons to be nervous if you meet someone. The "alpha" is not really an accurate description of what's happening there.

[@zerne1000]

He’s describing the military so accurately. I’m in the Army and leaders actually do eat last when we are in the field

[@mandsc4120]

They make the best bosses

[@SouihliAhmed]

Had me clapping my hands alone in my room.

[@markletts8802]

Souihli Ahmed ..👍same..

[@jorgemgmail1702]

same!!

[@onasisg]

same

[@jnetwork3232]

You the shit is good when you doing that lol

[@Syphonix3]

Had me clapping my hands alone in my car. Don't matter where you are, an amazing point deserves applause.

[@POLlyy23]

Worth watching, atleast once a week! ..for ever

[@niteeshyadav]

Best 45 minutes spent on NYE!

[@mustanggt5713]

one year later, Im doing it today!

[@penssmell997]

Wow, I remember having to watch this video back in college for one of my classes and didn't think much of it at the same, but I somehow stumbled across it again, and watching it after being out of college for a couple years I'm absolutely mesmerized by this guy's intelligence and how right on he is. You don't even have to think of all of this in a business sense, you can look at it as a way of how to be happy in life in general, and it really makes a lot of sense. Really incredible.

[@SeanCasey-wn8cu]

I was not expecting this to be so profound. I have not learned this before today. A Real Life example: The beginning of my time in the USAF was filled with Oxytocin. During training I was in an environment that encouraged it. That continued for three years. As got to the last assignment, which was a 3 year long trip to Alaska, I had gotten into a chemical imbalance with a lack of Vitimen D, which lead to chemically induced depression. That went untreated for so long that it started effecting my work ethic and my ability to comprehend in general. I was promoted during this time which was not good because it separated me from making friends with people who I was social with (Fraternisation). Thus I became estranged to my own unit. With increased responsibility and stress while also NOT EVER having a mentor or someone who would help me learn to be a leader, I crashed and burned. I started failing competency tests. I started looking for any way to not feel depressed, I turned to alcohol, Video Games, and physical pleasures. None of that helped me get back on my feet and it seems to me that it only made things worse. Than my Grandfather kicked the bucket. I was relieved of regular duties due to mental reasons at first. After I was cleared of that, I was relieved again for failing to complete competency tests, despite making TITANIC efforts to not fail. I knew my time in the military was over when I had found out that there where reports from some of the DOD contractors that I was not on good terms with, had started writing "reports" on my attitude. This increased my stress levels even further, and knowing that made me feel sabotaged. I could no longer feel comfortable in that unit. I could no longer work effectively. The end of my enlistment came, and I was discharged under Honorable Conditions. Reasons for discharge: "Misconduct" I now think I lost the ability to create Oxytocin with they amount of Cortisol that was constantly flowing through my body. Hindsight is 20/20.

[@KarolScottfit]

amazing!!! this is so true!!! as an Army SGT. I learned that I must make sure everyone is taken care of before I take care of myself

[@mrgamingking18]

Karol Scott as a private in the army we appreciate you tough asses

[@Jjrmtv]

it is what a true man does. he is there to tend the flock, as it were. his strength, dedication and courage feed his soul. food is nourishment for the body. he stays strong for the flock to stay strong

[@xXv4n1shXx]

addicted to babysit ?

[@jeremybrownfield7232]

Karol Scott yy uh hs by

[@metaloman59]

Being good with yourself is very important in order to be able to really help others, in my opinion. Help yourself by helping others (or the other way round!) is a way to feel good with yourself, but probably not the only one.

[@palmettopark9547]

This video is one of the best I have seen. Awesome!

[@prajitpatel943]

first time I acctually able to watch one of these all the way through.

[@prathamsharma6928]

Best 45 minutes ever spent. Thank you for this!!!!

[@jessicamurray6997]

I could watch this 1 million times and it still wouldn't be enough. So SO good.

[@ChrisGunter271]

I am transformed by this talk. I've been thinking about what I can do to contribute to humanity as a whole and this has affirmed it for me. I know what I want. Thank you.

[@jamesallen4675]

Yes Chris, YES! Go, go, go do it, we need you. You're amazing. :)

[@colonelsanders1611]

Contribute to your family first, then community then humanity. People who do things for the good of "humanity" are more than likely the biggest hypocrites. Start with the people around you.

[@prajapatiurvesh3535]

Leadership has nothing to do with the position or rank, the moment you have started become shield for the person around you, you will become a leader. Exceptional speech and presentation!

[@peterzz4266]

The best video I have ever seen online, everyone NEEDS to watch this.

[@exchangeofwisdom8475]

That's what I thought when I first watched this for a couple of times.

[@BartSimpsonOAP]

This talk should be watched and listened to by the people who are in charge of the UK NHS. The politicians and government officials and executives who are responsible for the NHS.

[@suzannas.4965]

I liked how he linked leadership to biological needs and motivation. I found that in life things are so interconnected but often people cannot make or see the connection. It takes time to explain things in a manner where people can relate. He did a good job with the explanations. Especially when he was talking about name brands. Also, in my opinion, understanding brings clarity and change and helps overcome fear and prejudices. Really liked the presentation.

[@HbreeDWoT]

Goose bumps evrytime i watch any of his presentations, i wanna be at his level, in my line of work, and i will .

[@dillon210]

I believe Simon Sinek’s message on leadership is the way all leaders should structure their minds and teams. The best way is to serve those you lead!

[@darrenl.johnson]

Very powerful and a must watch video!

[@davidmccallum3879]

Excellent and so relevant. I have always wondered why we are surrounded with management but have zero leadership!

[@kidaniels8199]

Leadership and management Are 2 Different things Right. . . . As a little writrrr and word weaver You could combine the 2 And create Leaderment Or manageshit I mean manageship. Aum. Sometimes i can b So easily amused With simplistic brilliance Thank you 4 the invitation to this awakening of joy this day

[@sophier5508]

When I want to think in a positive way, I watch Simon Sinek's talks, he makes my day !

[@kielkatz7639]

Just go to TedX talks. That’s where he steals his talks from. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ADEXClub]

I've just listened to 2 of Simon's videos while packing orders for my business. Great stuff right here. Listen to this guy.

[@etoukeefon7497]

Absolutely awesome. I follow many motivational speakers. Simon Sinek is the best. I know what to do now.

[@wakwak7511]

Etouke Efon what did you do?

[@I_am-satisfied.]

babayaga the boogeyman penus, are you triggered off?

[@ChrisAnthonyPinnock]

I've been binge watching his talks like tv series and they've been so rewarding. His views are very refreshing, human, sincere and authentic Onward to more videos! Thanks for uploading!

[@user-eo6cf9iw2d]

very nice Chris Anthony Pinnock, god bless

[@MrDevilex94]

Dopamin 👌

[@MaxTimoney]

haha just get all your joy from thinking you're doing stuff with your life by watching motivational speeches. Hacked m8

[@kylelacroix1023]

@C M I know its been a year, but Jesus Christ do you even read the comments you reply to? Or do you just talk to yourself all the time? Your response made absolutely no sense, he never said ANYTHING about "this is all I want to do". You might want to start your line of thinking with listening, rather than asinine assumptions.

[@rgsauger]

This is one of the best, most timely messages I have every heard! Wow! Thank you!

[@ianmackney3089]

Simon Sinek inspires me to be a better man. What an incredible presentation.

[@princeoochie9004]

How does anyone dislike this? This is brilliant!

[@KingTateGreene]

Prince OOCHIE those who dislike are probably not leaders

[@KiithNaabal]

Top 691 CEOs disliked this video!

[@polychats5990]

Because he uses a lot of rhetoric to deliver a not so original or amazing message. This is his job after all, to get people to pay him for talking/ writing. willmarre.com/should-leaders-eat-last/

[@andrewnevins4765]

you realize this video was published three months before the essay you linked

[@kashyyyk7331]

LUL andrew savage

[@callofduty4702]

I feel like I should take notes!

[@kittimcconnell2633]

Do!

[@SuzyMcCleveyMT]

Funny I'm going to watch it again to do just that.

[@cybergothstudios94]

An amazing speech, and even helped me come to a few personal revelations. Amazing how relevant this is today, as it was 7 years ago, and will be for a long time.

[@familydashiell9775]

So true when he says, “You might have authority but that doesn’t make you a leader.” So many people in places of authority abuse it instead of taking it as an opportunity to help be in a position to help build others up. A leader is one who gives us their time and their energy without expecting anything in return. Leadership is difficult because you can’t give time and energy to everyone but effort should be given to make people feel safe.

[@mohamedaljamil6334]

Amazing video simply amazing. Why isnt this taught in schools?

[@annbacchus8550]

His books should be mandatory reading ... for the Professors and teachers who rob people of their minds.

[@Downtimelegion]

Because system want selfish people not leaders

[@manictiger]

They want taxable robots, not critical thinkers. Assuming we don't go extinct for some stupid and entirely preventable reason, money less economy, robotics and critical thinking are the future. The system will delay and exploit for as long as it can, until it is no longer viable.

[@CyberSKJ]

Because the government wants obedient people who can only be followers, not leaders, not critical thinkers.

[@lulielawry]

BC the PTB want zombie slaves, dumbed down to the ground

[@josemorales2419]

Great topic. Even better speaker. Wow. Cannot believe that more than 340 people disliked the talk?

[@christopherwatson6514]

Grant Cardone says, in order to be successful, you gotta get you some haters. For the life of me I don't get it. Mother Theresa could give a sermon about spreading goodwill, and there will be those that give her a thumbs down. That speaks volumes about about your own personal achievements; expect that haters will follow the attention.

[@dmtuan]

Our jobs are killing us... Simon is just amazing. Love all his talks!

[@prajjwal_mishra]

I watched it 5 years ago. I had been looking for it for so long but I couldn't recall the title but only the content. I feel so much better watching it again than I did back then. It has fundamentally changed who I am. It's amazing to come back after years to admit it. I'm watching it again and making notes

[@woroGaming]

"They work towards that goal because they want the bonus." You mean they work towards the bonus, the goal is merely a vessel to get there.

[@nathangeerdes448]

New to Simon Sinek, but based off this will likely listen to more of his speeches. Great Job.

[@estherkinyua3209]

I just discovered Sinek today. Great inspiration and will put to action what am learning. I will look for his books too.

[@itadwijayanti5027]

Searching this video after finished reading a book leader eat last so i can deeply remember the contains of this book and this is so inspiring video that i watch thankyou

[@maddballpartyproduktions9757]

Such great teachings. This lecture is spot on and a must see for those who aspire to become leaders!

[@kiaraleverett]

I am a second semester junior in college and this video was assigned by my professor (his class has been such a benefit to my business administration future career). Thank you Mr. Sinek for this insightful video! It has charged me and equipped me on how to be a great manger and leader in the future!

[@islammohamed1441]

Love this talk. Third time watching. I need to watch every couple of months until these ideas live within me every day.

[@lindayo411]

Wow, Bravo Simon Sinek!! I literally clap my hands in front of my computer monitor!!

[@HickoryDickory86]

I did too! LOL

[@fanakissferobolus9767]

@@HickoryDickory86 me ,too:)

[@fmkhan213]

just came across this 99utalk.. and damn... I love this man.. plain, engaging and eye opener.. watching it back to back 2nd time..

[@michelleheegaard]

OMG. This talk was such an eye opener for me on so many levels!

[@cjo2012]

"Life changing" tends to be an overused phrase. THIS is life changing

[@nicosskoutellas]

The best description on the 5 chemicals EVER! Thank you Simon. You are a true leader and an inspiration to us all.

[@NameCallingIsWeak]

Leaders eat last: learned this when applying for a job in 1994, and I was stunned when I learned that my salary would be more than the salary of the owner(s).

[@ajwiisonwiison1591]

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[@masabzesabzim]

One of the most powerful presentation. It totally makes sense.

[@RichardBuckerCodes]

I've watched this video several times over the last few years and each time I can generate a different inference with my personal life.

[@k0a1a46]

Wow... 45 minutes. Did not even notice

[@wolftreetruck4946]

I only noticed because I had people interrupting my vid and telling me they were going to bed.

[@irish5755]

did not even feel boring

[@StefinMiami]

I LOVE this video. I watch it at least once a week to remind me of my WHY and to motivate and inspire me. Thank you for posting!

[@tusharvan1]

This is gold!!!!!!!!! Going to re-watch this soon. Explains a lot of things in today's society

[@CharwakDoulani]

So thankful for this video. Watching this at the exact point in my life when I needed it.

[@albertcruise1414]

I've been studying leadership deeply for 22 years. Executing the principles I've learned along the way to gain my own insight into what works and doesn't. I've been leading high tech teams for 20years in the Silicon Valley. I can easily say, this leadership video may be the best I've ever seen. If you want to build a team that is a powerhouse and where people are happy, do as Simon says. 'If you are willing to sacrifice yourself so others may gain, you are a leader'. Sadly, most managers these days have never studied leadership and are fairly poor at what they do.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@seeleevang3027]

Simon, you are amazing! Your words of inspiration really touched me deeply and helped me reflect on how I am as a lead learner. Thank you!

[@ajwiisonwiison1591]

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[@SovereignHumanBeingX]

Best video ever. I suffered from depression for over 15 years and I turned to Buddhism and very recently have been "reborn" no longer victim of my mind. This video gave me just as deep the insight into what I am.

[@JanB1605]

One of the best feelings is teaching somebody something, and later seeing them applying that learned skill and adapting it. Or giving someone a task and later seeing the result and seeing the way they took and the creativity they put into finding a solution or completing that task. And you sometimes wouldn't even have thought about THAT solution, or way of approaching that task.

[@Axemvision]

Never thought I would find so many holes in my logic filled in by one presentation. Amazing.

[@CqmiCa]

best presentation I have ever seen on KZbin - Bravo !

[@jurvanoerle2845]

You mean Johnny Bravo?

[@tzatze]

WOW! It gave me goosebumps. I feel like i knew nothing so far. Simon is amazing!

[@catherinearrieta6100]

A beautiful motivation. I could listen to him for hours and get bored. Thanks for sharing.

[@SalomesView]

Simon, Kisses and hugs. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for putting out a video that in 45 minutes not only explains so much but could change peoples lives. Blessings be to you!

[@Kaiser68]

LOVE this talk! This is why we struggle at work to put up with a shitty boss. Fantastic talk!

[@andgame4857]

I wish more people would have watched this video because it explains how we all must behave to be happy.

[@tarekel-maghraby6291]

An extremely fantastic talk with outstanding sense of passion in his message. The 5 chemically produced feelings is absolute correct and MUST be recognized by us all.

[@mariusmentzel5384]

this is so so so so GREAT! Definitely going to go out there and implement these thoughts in my workspace! Thank you very much Simon!

[@mrinalkrant2523]

Master speaker and captivating storyteller. Amazing Simon Sinek!

[@Cheapers-Vac]

Back here on 02/02/2022 and the Truckers are in Ottawa Protesting the Mandates coming from one who has abandoned , even sold his countrymen out and is in hiding under the excuse of "I was exposed to covid by my sister" Trudeau. He is pathetic in the most responsible position in the country. I have encouraged the truckers and everyone to watch this and also your teaching on SEAL Team 6 . Then we can intelligently and more wisely choose another to fill that position. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me get through the lock down as I was self isolating in my store for 4 months. I would not have made it without your help . God Bless you Simon.

[@AvidAbstractions]

This was amazing! So much information my brain is exploding! Thank you! Cheers!

[@liamcolvin5875]

I love his historical, and scientific analysis.

[@ParulJoshi20]

Simon! This is a great video! So inspiring! I have come across some great leaders who do all such things and now understanding the 'WHY' from your speech will help me grow in my leadership role. Thank you so much for sharing this video!!

[@sissmallintentionalsteps4179]

I love it! This was so powerful. On to the newest book, Start With Why.

[@avinashseth5432]

One of the great talks i heard 😍

[@AdorianDeck]

So much makes sense now. Awesome talk.