MNT2LEARN Leadership Primer Simon Sinek
Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
Simon Sinek is the author of several books including Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better and Find Your Why. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people.
“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.”
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Simon shares his belief that “if you get the environment right, everyone has the capacity to do great things”. Think about the environments you have worked in.
What about the environments were “right” or conversely “not right”?
What did you learn from those work experiences? How have you contributed to the environment in your workplace?
Do you agree that trust and cooperation are the variables within an organization that are most important?
What have you learned from leaders you know about setting the tone or culture of the workplace?
How have you set the tone in your own environment?
React to the statement leadership is a choice - not a rank. Does this resonate with you? Why or why not?
Additional reading
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/important-leadership-qualities-2275812