Leaders Eat Last : Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

Simon Sinek's mission is to help people wake up every day inspired to go to work and return home every night fulfilled by their work. His first book, Start With Why, offered the essential starting point, explaining the power of focusing on WHY we do what we do, before getting into the details of WHAT and HOW. Now Sinek is back to reveal the next step in creating happier and healthier organizations. He helps us understand, in simple terms, the biology of trust and cooperation and why they're essential to our success and fulfillment. Organizations that create environments in which trust and cooperation thrive vastly out perform their competition. And, not coincidentally, their employees love working there.

[@inchbyinchstories]

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” - Lao Tzu

[@emilysesma3284]

YES!

[@amarakumajabi75]

Thanks so much

[@davidnelson7719]

This is actually completely wrong. People are too stupid to see the utility of this concept and will quickly promote themselves into incomitance.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

the way companies work now is the company owner takes credit for the work everyone does and the person who did it gets no credit.. i guess we are leaders.. low paid sucker leaders.. yay us.. leading the way to one persons profit while we dont have anything..

[@tankawei1]

Yeah Yeah

[@TheHandsomeMatt]

"If you don't like the costs of leadership, you may not accept the perks of leadership." THIS! A thousand times over, yes!

[@countdemonae3047]

So true Matthew!

[@familyrusdi9854]

Yu

[@williameor6058]

I agréer, a tous and times yes,

[@thothheartmaat2833]

over here paying the costs every day and seeing no perks..

[@Nadeem4261]

IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE COSTS OF LEADERSHIP, YOU MAY NOT ACCEPT THE PERKS OF LEADERSHIP". GREAT

[@brightpage1020]

“We must be the leaders we wish we had.”

[@antonioandres9220]

I think the second part would be something like this as well “who work hard and care for their coworkers” because we can be leaders who want more out of their employees and not treat them good. But the first part is important! Gr3at statement @brightpage1020

[@katherinebrown5113]

Thank you for making such an impact on the way I think about conditions inside the organization that I work for. I am currently new in the shift lead training and my goal is to show them what a leader is supposed to be. What does it mean when you’ve seen a turn over rate of 35 managers and nobody ends up stay past one year max? Would you recommend doing the opposite of their company policy of how you should act?

[@jvolstad]

Leader's eat last. I learned that as a junior NCO in the Army. One day, while training out in the field at Fort Hood, we took a break for lunch. As one of the trainers, I needed to get something to eat right away and return to the training site to prepare for the afternoon training. A senior NCO caught me trying to eat first. I tried to explain why I was doing this, but the Sergeant was not impressed. He explained to me that my soldiers always got to eat first and then then the NCO's ate. I immediately understood why that was. 20-years later I retired from the Army but still remember that incident. A couple years after I retired from the Army, I ran into one of my former soldiers. After some small talk, he made a comment to me that I was always taking care of the troops. That I never did anything (that was noticeable) for myself. "Isn't that the way its supposed to work" was my reply. BTW, I now help out at my local VA Hospital as a volunteer. I work directly with our hospitalized veterans. Their needs come before my needs. MSG Jim Volstad US Army Retired

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[@amarakumajabi75]

Thanks so much

[@jacob_jaggars]

@jvolstad When I went through BCT at Fort Benning our company commander a Captain Altman chewed into our drill sergeant when he ate in the chow line before us saying basically the same ideas. He also defended our training regimen for it’s lack of drill and ceremony to the battalion commander quoting “With all due respect Sir (it was a LT Colonel up for full bird) the enemy won’t care if they can march in step, so neither do I. I care that they can fight, survive, and complete their mission”. Still remember that man to this day!!!

[@thothheartmaat2833]

cool story.. in the private sector leaders eat and the work force doesnt...

[@bobosnet]

☼ Subscribe for more → kzbin.info/door/haj... Thank you for watching

[@pngarcia1563]

Hardest part of adjusting from Marine Corps life back to civilian life was/is the dog eat dog and each person for themselves attitude. My first management position we had an incident in our warehouse with involving one of our forklift drivers. Owner came in fuming and told me to fire the driver. When I told him that it was not the drivers fault, that we had failed to properly train him right, my boss's jaw hit the floor! Because I took the responsibility for the incident, he couldn't fire the driver. I sat down with the driver and counseled him about the incident, sent him through a proper training course/certification and he ended up being one of our best employees. Of course, that being said, my boss had no clue and still learned nothing about proper leadership.

[@thomas.02]

pngarcia 15 I don’t even know you and I’m not from America, but thank you for your service and thank you for being an amazing leader :)

[@kevinhatch3649]

pngarcia 15 Lots of bosses have no clue, and they miss the point. Kudos to you.

[@AndrewGolkin]

Want a job? ;)

[@rcsample7712]

United States Marine Corps, greatest leadership school in the world. You are definitely right, and as a former Marine Grunt, I can say that the civilian world just doesn't get it. Semper fi!

[@Flidflight]

Sounds like you worked for Amazon

[@Ryan-ln1jf]

"You take responsibility for your actions at the time you perform your actions, not at the time you get caught." Damn. That resonates in me a lot.

[@bhubanjitsahu8775]

I just felt a vibration in my body! Remembering my actions 😐

[@freezeizit]

"Do not confuse humilty with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others." Love it!

[@R0I3I3IE]

Skip introduction - 2:28 You're welcome.

[@peterenimil]

Thanks...

[@ClockworkApe]

59:09 a guy sitting at the Microsoft Research meeting with an iPad - golden! :D

[@julonkrutor4649]

"Leaders Eat Last" ... i learned this in the german army during my officers training when i asked my NCO why he allways eats last (was just a month in the army). He explained it like this "Because i lead you guys!" It toke me a few months to understand this, but i did in the end ^^

[@darwinmitchell7549]

"HONESTY IS KING" That is the best thing I've ever heard in my life.

[@JULALAINE]

I just read this here..havent heard from the talk, lol i am doing something maybe. Honesty is integrity indeed.

[@brightpage1020]

Arnold Schwarzenegger once held the door open for me. He was in Aspen with his wife, shopping after supper one evening about a decade before he hit politics, still famous for Terminator movies. He wore a coat and tweed hat down around his eyes and a scarf against the cold. Humble man. I was like 12.

[@HisWordisLife4U]

The reason a team begins to work together: Trust.

[@stairway11]

KZbin time-warped us back to Sinek! Who’s here in 2021? Ox

[@Bhanoo4UTube]

2022 🗓

[@gelineavenir5905]

Simon has a beautiful mind & he expresses thoughts effectively! To hear him speak is a privilege. Ian sharing his talks to everyone to learn & improve their mindset.

[@minniethriver]

It is hard to always have the courage for this kind of leadership. Truth is, sometimes I'm just so tired, while other authorities have a good life choosing the easy way (not the right). It became a daily struggle within the years, maybe I'm too sensitive. But it's really encouraging to hear Simon say all these things, to know there are others out there really working to go the right path, to show integrity. Plus, I needed to hear that you probably will be a bad leader on some days but in the long run, you'll see growth. Thanks for this video!

[@VeroDeDream]

I recently started watching inspiration videos. Found Simon today. He has already made a huge impact on the way I think. I intend to share and put this into action immediately at work. Thank you Simon.

[@archielarsen7792]

Been there, I stood my ground when my boss tried to fire an employee for doing what we trained them to do. I know it was going to cost me down the road...it did. I left the company voluntarily and found another great mentor, moved forward and continued my journey to being a better leader tomorrow then today. (Simon thank you for all your content and simplicity to very complex human needs and desires) Now, I lead a small team with online sales and teaching people how to sell and buy safely online. Still look back and consider that moment with my boss the moment with the rubber met the road for me and leadership. So, if you are feeling stuck with a decision at work, not sure what to do. DO THE RIGHT THING! I can't promise it won't hurt today or tomorrow. By constantly doing the right thing you put yourself in the right position to be found for amazing things.

[@annakridaningsih1820]

absolutely right!

[@n0thanku]

Thank you!

[@dirtycasual3094]

I got into a heated argument because Upper management hired an individual that admittedly couldn't meet their "minimum requirements" and told me to just write them up so they had something to use against them. I laughed in their face. No, fucking, way. I told them "you YOU KNEW this was the case when you interviewed, this is unacceptable.

[@yimma216]

I just fall in love with his concepts. Forget about Matthew Hussey, Simon Sinek is my idol now.

[@edhill8341]

As a pastor many times at fellowship dinners etc, I didn’t get to eat because I was taking care of folks, and this is the right approach for any leader to follow.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

and then theres the low paid workers who are working so theyre not allowed to eat and everyone knows its their job to police them and get them fired if they eat..

[@flormorena3778]

Bravo 👏🏽 ! I’m so grateful to the YT algorithm for recommending this lecture video. Absolutely engaging & thought provoking from start to finish. Thank you Mr. Sinek for mentioning Moms & their leadership ,in his lecture. 😊

[@edwardb7811]

The military provides many leadership lessons at an early stage of one’s life. It fosters discipline and focus on the team’s mission rather than on oneself.

[@edwardwhite6099]

My dear friend, Those words were powerful heartfelt and inspiring. I wish you well and hope you continue delivering passionate messages to as many as possible . The world will be a better place

[@barbaraardiles9347]

Courage and integrity.

[@lyndaevans1132]

I love the way you repeated the questions. It made a huge difference in the quality of the end of your presentation. You kept the end at the high quality of the rest of your presentation.

[@ibukancil]

I cry many times throughout this speech. Thank you, Simon, you definitely speak out my mind.

[@princebribi]

You cannot be healthy by doing a cleans once a month. You can only be healthy by being healthy everyday.. Love this

[@elainajohn8654]

It is really Courage to be a Leader. Thanks Simon Sinek.

[@fleXcope]

People first. Innovation second. Efficiency third.

[@n0thanku]

My god! I’m crying watching this!

[@karlchen9024]

He speak the truth about modern management..... they are mostly about themselves......

[@fgranjah]

I love the David Marquet example (min. 30') to explain the leadeship and environment importance to create great teams.

[@dirtycasual3094]

"You threaten my brothers or sisters, and you have to deal with me.." That got me; it's been a long time since I felt that. They say the fire never fully dies, I say they are right.

[@elenif.vlachou9126]

endless..endless....i think this persons thinking and clarity and vision is to be LEARNED BY HEART and get a brain transformation by doing so.

[@tarigabdalla4360]

Simon Sinek. How wonderful you are. Simply, incomparable!

[@kathleenthomas1141]

I agree with you.Good leadership and essential leadership is needed in leadership.

[@aikishugyo]

Cool! Echoes of Jocko Willinck's "Extreme Ownership" philosophy from the SEAL Teams. I am impressed and gratified to see so many ex-military commentators with their positive experiences from military training, and the disillusionment with how so-called "leadership" happens in civilian life. Certainly not in a way that fulfills people's or organizations' potentials.... glad there are better ways that we can promote and share.

[@rashmireddy1401]

I can't stop learning from you about being leader, thank you Simon i am addicted to your lessons.

[@KristoffDoe]

24:28 "Marines don't ever arrive late" - nor they arrive early, they arrive precisely when they mean to! :)

[@davidthistle1042]

True leadership sacrifices are directly proportional to the level of the power.

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

Thank you Sir Simon... We are listening and absorbing your words of wisdom... We will practice this wisdom...

[@lizgichora6472]

Trust and Cooperation: Leaders must have Courage, looking after others having Empathy for others. People and Honesty matter, Allowing others to participate and therefore listening to their opinion encourages growth. Bottom up leadership not top bottom, authoritative leadership i.e Democratic, thank you so much.

[@durgan5668]

The part that hit me: We have sections on self help, none on helping others.

[@mindgames50]

Have to build yourself before helping others ...

[@michaelsorensen7567]

Oxygen masks drop on an airplane, you gotta get yours on before getting others' on, or you pass out and you're part of the problem. If you're trying to "help others" to, for example, get ripped, and meanwhile you're a six hundred pound blob on a couch, you're not a credible authority on how to get ripped. Even in his book, he talks about how alpha lions get first dibs, in a book about "leaders eat last". That part confused me.

[@davielgaming1200]

There is a book about helping others but not many like to read it. It’s called the Bible and a lot of what he’s talking about is biblical principle-based. Jesus was Leader who had many followers. Interestingly, Apostle Paul, one of Jesus’s 12 disciples did was Simon Sinek does as he carried Jesus’s teachings which involved leadership in service to others. The Bible is an incredible book with many stories of Jesus his leadership and the transferring of that leadership to his disciples in empowering the people to be accountable and self righteousness with humility and service to others. Unfortunately, many religious leaders distort the Bible principles to condemn others into feeling perpetually guilty and unworthy to keep followers and their 10% plus offerings continual. Some organized religions have become a Corporatized using non profit incentives. It’s sad but once I read the Bible for myself, the truth set me free. Simon Sinek reminds me of a leadership disciple like in the Bible.

[@centpushups]

@@davielgaming1200 common sense stuff from jesus. But so rare that's it's pretty sad. Whatever your opinion on religion is, Christianity done right does great.

[@lisa6621]

This is such an amazing video to watch.. as a new leader.. WOW.. thank you for all that you do to help us see it all is a different way that we are taught!!!

[@alejandramelghem3116]

Thank you Simon!

[@MrTowerofpower1]

Unbelievably awesome information Servant hood Leadership -Leaders eat last Thank you

[@morit1]

Wonderful inspiring presentation. THANK YOU Simon! You truly are a real leader.

[@l.g.a.8930]

EXCELLENT. One of the best speeches!

[@antonioalejandrogonzalezca8691]

This is just incredible! points: -HONESTLY care for others and sacrifice yourself in danger to be able to make them feel safe. -Empower them with the chance of failure, give them chance to try -Focus on giving and always care for people because your people are the real company

[@rosalindagarza5653]

Or the people they are blind to a lot of wrongful doing and a lot of events or occurances and it smells like stinky seamen or shit. Because hauling water is very normal sometimes.

[@fariharostai7846]

Hats off- Sinek is an incredible human and speaker - a true thought leader with substance advocating a better world and conduct to all of us! Unlike other so called ‘influencers’ he doesn’t deliver vapid fluff but shows he really cares.

[@khizarnawaz9665]

What a wonderful lecture. It's was really great to hear whole lecture in one go♥️

[@SusannaSaunders]

Awesome speech! Thank you!

[@krasimirmanolov8371]

Thank you Simon

[@florenceoginda9910]

a must watch for aspiring leaders and those already in leadership positions. Good learnings.

[@c.feinstein6733]

I love listening to what he has to say and am curious as to how to I will finally get started my own business in an overseas country! Staying in my frame of mind and being responsible for the next person in front of me, that needs my attention, keeps me going!

[@villagealarm]

Whoa!!! Great Stuff... Simply The Best... Better Than All of the rest... Almost Perfect... Exciting and Depressing... He has a Special Gift... He can lead and he can follow... Stay Tuned...

[@ReadingF.758]

Super Simon Sinek....I very impressed with your work. Keep healing the world.

[@DirksonPhotography]

Excellent talk! Thanks!

[@christinakaria7470]

Thank you very much, people and team for everything I sure I come together, I appreciate all

[@gastrobypasssurgerypatient9638]

I Love This Video with SIMON SINEK.

[@tricky778]

On trust: Everyone demands that they must be unconditionally trusted and that you will die if you don't trust them. But you will die or be injured if you *do* trust those people! "Trustworthiness" is the real important factor.

[@gastrobypasssurgerypatient9638]

SIMON SINEK Presentation is empowering and MOTIVATING!!!

[@chirao9569]

Wow. What a speaker. I am going to listen to more of Simon's talks.

[@LuisLauranzon]

Chi Rao and read his books.

[@area52consultants20]

Simply Awesome !!

[@danielcruzhernandez886]

what an amazing guy Simón sinek is! of course the choice to be a leader comes with a significant risk but if you are able to put blood, sweat, and tears you'll see very good results!

[@StandForSomethingGood]

Absolutely on the mark!

[@nearsite]

This talk is more relevant than ever in the current tech environment.

[@OvRmind]

Thank you Simon and Bill

[@susangreenfield4847]

I just love listening and learning from your ideas! I’ve tried some of those basics......they work!!.....and it feels better 🤗🤣

[@jurbua]

Amazing !! I Love Simon

[@gastrobypasssurgerypatient9638]

Everyone CAN Benefit from SIMON SINEK Video Go TO THE HEART Of Leadership !

[@igrai]

What a fantastic talk!

[@RC-fi4ix]

What an inspiration, thank you, Simon!

[@AnitaGeorge_akuani]

I have been in varying types of Organizations, and I can remember the company that allowed me to be responsible and accountable and I had the support of my leaders, I learnt the most and was the happiest. I have taken those lessons and tried in my subsequent positions - and the interesting thing I have found is people generally are VERY resistant to such ideas. Simon always reminds me that I am doing what has a positive impact, but it takes time before people see the value of your actions - but it should not stop us from doing it right.

[@gloriamadrigales5198]

Well done Simon, great speaker

[@robertapascal6962]

I love that MS did this.

[@villagealarm]

Work hard, Be Nice and Make History.... Trust, Truth, Justice are the American Way..

[@jeanbastarache7769]

Great job again by Simon... very insightful!

[@TreasureByMeasure]

These are some really good insights. Thanks!

[@karuripatrick]

42:47 much love from Kenya

[@creativeconflictsolutions8704]

Super pro!! Thanks for sharing.

[@ataali6038]

A Good Leader time will tell ✨

[@rosemarylopez4449]

I'm really motivated because of what he said so true

[@taleidriver2340]

Always love your great insight Mate it's just mind blowing..

[@endlessenglishwithgana8279]

Wow never yet something like this. Amazing

[@deborahsinclair636]

I am infactated with Simons talks because he is real, he gives the clear understanding of what it takes to be a leader. He is humorous, he is smart and shares his empathy of how human society needs to take responsablity.

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[@journeymankkp]

Simple concept but so powerful.

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

So inspiring!!

[@durga4294]

Lovely Great talk. Thanks for sharing

[@williammaldonado3516]

Powerful! 💥

[@tawneenielsen4080]

Wow! Please help. I am a transplant to a very rural town. I work in a floral shop and shared this video with my coworkers. I love his talks and thought it would be awesome to share for all of us. I have received nothing but belittling comments about me for sharing such a thing. One woman making completely irrational comments, the other laughing about it. If course they didn't listen to the talk, but just decided this was a put down on the boss. So not true! There is so much negative gossip there so I hoped this would help us all join together. I seriously got plowed and degraded about it.

[@Gg-rssystG8]

😊Thank you I think Leaders born. I really do.

[@jackbotman]

Powerful, we need more of these people in the world :D

[@amarakumajabi75]

Thanks so much

[@arein9716]

Honesty, safety, protection, estimation,

[@ravindertalwar553]

Congratulations 👏 and all the best for your success and happiness 💞

[@jweber1538]

So great!

[@usergermany1410]

so great

[@kathleenthomas1141]

I enjoyed and have learnt alot your speech.

[@HumannestHomeschool]

That's very wonderful