Simon Sinek Quotes

A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other.

Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for somthing we love is called passion.

Leadership is a way of thinking, a way of acting and, most importantly, a way of communicating.

When we help ourselves, we find moments of happiness. When we help others, we find lasting fulfillment.

The ability for a group of people to do remarkable things hinges on how well those people can pull together as a team.

A leader's job is not just to get the best out of their people-a leader's job is to make more leaders.

It is better to disappoint people with the truth than to appease them with a lie.

Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.

Always plan for the fact that no plan ever goes according to plan.

If you hire people just because they can do a job, they'll work for your money, but if they believe what you believe, they'll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.

A leader's job is not to do the work for others; it's to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done and to succeed beyond what they thought possible.

When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.

People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it and what you do simply proves what you believe.

Achievement happens when we pursue and attain what we want. Success comes when we are in clear pursuit of Why we want it.

Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.

The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you'll find the rest of the journey much easier.

There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.

People will do as they are told by someone who outranks them, but they will only follow someone they believe in.

Don't quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can't see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It's the one that makes the sweetest sound.

Work with people who believe what you believe.

Confidence is believing in yourself. Arrogance is telling others you’re better than they are. Confidence inspires. Arrogance destroys.

Generosity is doing something for someone else expecting nothing in return.

The goal is not to be perfect by the end. The goal is to be better today.

Leadership is not a license to do less. Leadership is a responsibility to do more

The difference between those who do and those who don't is that those who don't believe it when they are told they can't.

Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to more easily assess the situation and see the options.

Self confidence is the ability to exercise restraint in the face of disrespect and still show respect in response.

Offer your strengths to others and you'll be amazed how many people offer their strengths to you.

Leaders don’t complain about what’s not working. Leaders celebrate what is working and work to amplify it.

No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.

Pure pragmatism can't imagine a bold future. Pure idealism can't get anything done. It is the delicate blend of both that drives innovation.

Leaders don't look for recognition from others, leaders look for others to recognize.

Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.

Greatness is not born from one success. Greatness is born from persevering through the countless failed attempts that preceded.

Trust has two dimensions: competence and integrity. We will forgive mistakes of competence. Mistakes of integrity are harder to overcome.

If you want to achieve anything in this world, you have to get used to the idea that not everyone will like you.

Give someone responsibility and they will do their best. Make them accountable and they will do even better.

Profit isn't a purpose, it's a result. To have purpose means the things we do are of real value to others.

The leaders who get the most out of their people are the leaders who care most about their people.

True #leadership isn't the bastion of a few who sit at the top ... We all need to step up, take the risk and put our interests second-not always-but when it counts.

Stand for people. Not a product or service or metric or number. If we stand for real, living, breathing people, we will change the world.

Great leaders must have two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate that vision clearly.

Words may inspire but only action creates change.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.

Great leaders don't blame the tools they are given. Great leaders work to sharpen them.

Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.

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

The quality of a leader cannot be judged by the answers he gives, but by the questions he asks.

Our vision is only actionable if we share it. Without sharing, it’s just a figment of our imagination.

A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything.