Leaders Eat Last

Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

By: Simon Sinek

Narrated by: Simon Sinek

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Leaders Eat Last, written and read by Simon Sinek.

Simon Sinek's recent video on 'The Millennial Question' went viral with over 150 million views. In Leaders Eat Last, Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation and change, and focuses on the millennial generation in the workplace.

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work. This is not a crazy, idealised notion. In many successful organisations, great leaders are creating environments in which teams trust each other so deeply that they would put their lives on the line for each other.

Yet other teams, no matter what incentives were offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?

Today's workplaces tend to be full of cynicism, paranoia and self-interest. But the best organisations foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a Circle of Safety. It separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside. Everyone feels they belong and all energies are devoted to facing the common enemy and seizing big opportunities.

As in Start with Why, Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories, from the military to manufacturing, from government to investment banking. He shows that leaders who are willing to eat last are rewarded with deeply loyal colleagues who will stop at nothing to advance their vision. It's amazing how well it works.

©2016 Simon Sinek (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"As refreshingly simple and easy to follow as it is thought-provoking." (Management Today)

Excellent Leadership Material

Simon Sinek always comes through with his thoughts & principles. Best book I've listened too where practical tips & suggestions were given for action to be taken.

Excellent confirmation

Excellent confirmation of what is the right things to do when leading a high performance team

So worth my time

It's inspiring and I've learnt a lot. I enjoyed every minute of this book. Thank you.

I was blessed

I was blessed listening to this audio book. I am definitely going to listen to it a couple more times.

Thanks Mr Senik.

Moving Beyond Belief - Not just theories, but proof

As fast as motivational, self development and business books go, I've read pretty much all of them. This book however, was the only one that actually backed up their "theories" with irrefutable scientific proof. A fantastic journey with so many great relevant stories, I truly believe this book contains the thinking and information that will have the greatest impact. Regardless if your reading it for personal or business, it's well worth the listen, and I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me.

Brilliant and easy to apply

So many easy to understand ideas that was shared. Will definitely apply and implement some of these ideas within my family and team.

Highly recommended!

The truth, while truth and nothing but the truth

Taking it back to the dawn of man, it's all in the chemical make up of our beings. this book gives you clarity on how to deal with the teams you lead on a whole different level!

Insightful

really enjoyed the book. the firts half was a bit difficult to work through, and the writer's analytical nature provides almost information overload. But once the connections are made it started to make sense. Practical examples are provided which makes everyday application easy. I hope this book can inspire leaders to make the changes its society requires. Thank you Mr. Sinek.

Great read for every leader!

Dome well articulated ingredients for successful selfless leadership particularly across the generational gap that exist between Generation X and millennials.

A must read for anyone striving to be, already are, or training new leaders

Simon emphasise strongly on empathy and we must take care of people for a company is simply a collection of people devoted to a cause.