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."
Simon Sinek emphasizes the importance of taking accountability for both successes and failures. He uses an example from the 18th century, when doctors unknowingly...
Vishen Lakhiani argues that the concept of achieving success through hard work is misleading, particularly the culture of working 100-hour weeks, as often seen...
Conor Neill discusses both the decision-making process of Warren Buffett and the unnerving accuracy of “the marshmallow test”, an experiment given to toddlers that...