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Author: Simon Sinek Narrator: Simon Sinek Publisher: Penguin Audio Audio Length: Release Date: September 2017 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9780525595700
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The inspiring, life-changing bestseller by the author of LEADERS EAT LAST and TOGETHER IS BETTER.   In 2009, Simon Sinek started a movement to help people become more inspired at work, and in turn inspire their colleagues and customers. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, including more than 28 million who’ve watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time.   Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?   People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it.    START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

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Quotes

  • Start with Why fanned the flames inside me. This book can lead you to levels of excellence you never considered attainable.

    - GENERAL CHUCK HORNER, air boss, Desert Storm

  • Each story will force you to see things from an entirely different perspective. A perspective that is nothing short of the truth.

    - MOKHTAR LAMANI, former ambassador, special envoy to Iraq

  • Start with Why is one of the most useful and powerful books I have read in years. Simple and elegant, it shows us how leaders should lead.

    - WILLIAM URY, coauthor of Getting to Yes

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Simon's analysis of a simple Law of The Universe decodifies how we can bridge our behaviour backwards to the reasons we make those behavioural decisions. And finding those reasons can be a practical guide on how to stimulate desired decisions. Very useful! "

    - Cheng Y, 9/10/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is a game changer. A must-have for anyone that wants lasting success and Legacy "

    - Kevin Rowe, 6/23/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book! I know there are some negative reviews but I listened to this while pulling weeds one day and it helped me draft a product ad for a dentist the next day. I recommend it! "

    - Jeanie H, 3/11/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Book was on the CSAF Reading List, so of course I had to give it a whirl. Definitely meant for any problem solving scenario and/or starting and maintaining a business. Over half the book is looking at Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and what they did with Apple, but there are many other vignettes throughout the book. "

    - Eric, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Watch Simon's TED Talk. If that inspires (and it will) - then this book will inspire you. As for me. I plan to read it again. "

    - Paul, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek is an analysis of how visionary leaders are able to cultivate success and others are not by simply communicating the concept of why they believe what they do to draw others who believe the same thing to their cause. I enjoyed the first 65 page or so, but then book seemed to start over and repeat the same thing (using the same examples). I would recommend this book for those who want to experience the concept in the author's TED talk in a different way, but I tend to agree with Loy Machedo's review. "

    - Madeline, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 stars. Read because I loved his TED Talk on the subject. Interesting stuff. I especially liked the sections where he discussed the limbic brain and its capacity for decision making but not language. We make decisions based on feelings and then try to rationalize and articulate them after the fact. "

    - Melissa, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " the information in this book seemed pretty common sense to me, and the examples were a little narrow in focus "

    - Jen, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good stuff for personal and business. "

    - Chad, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A must for any leader or person looking to add purposeful direction to their life. "

    - Mike, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a brilliant book but useful none-the-less. Introduces the idea of going from why to how to what. "

    - Graeme, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Started good but I kind of lost interest at the end. Not sure why? "

    - Mualpha, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Start With Why offers good lessons with good examples that are difficult yet important to do in practice. "

    - Gregg, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The idea is good, if not original. The book was repetitive and ultimately boring. A good reminder though. Check out the TED talk. Much better. "

    - Roberta, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All the stuff my religion teaches me. Nice to see the world catching up. "

    - Kari, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book to jump start your thinking process. "

    - Topherjaynes, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another basic leadership skill stretched out as far as it can go to fill a book. Some solid minor tips in here for team engagement. "

    - Ben, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book, best business principles on the planet "

    - Spencer, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought it was really good. Fits in well with a policy governance board of directors. "

    - Debera, 9/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Builds on TED video. Not much, especially given how many pages it has. But pretty good read. "

    - J., 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Primarily just one big concept--"great organizations start with a cause rather than a profit motive"--but very well explained and thought out. "

    - Dave, 3/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " brilliant advice and encouragement for your life or your business "

    - Cindy, 10/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Just watch the TED talk. Same stuff, shorter delivery. "

    - Luke, 4/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Goed en makkelijk te lezen boek. Geeft eenvoudig richting aan visie en missie "

    - Erik, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Great concept, but hardly original. Could have been summarized in 20pgs. Vs 200+ "

    - Katherine, 8/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has been amazing. It has totally changed the way I think about my business and how I run it. "

    - Chantel, 6/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book anyone interested in marketing should read. Great leaders and businesses start with why. "

    - Zacho, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thought shifting , strategy accelerant for the ambitious few who will do the heavy lifting "

    - Scott, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good ideas for discussion. I wish Malcolm Gladwell had written it -- the writing and editing isn't as strong here as it could be. "

    - Paul, 3/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoy watching him speak more, but god damn that is probably one of my favourite books. "

    - Ryan, 3/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book, definitely one i will keep and refer back to often! "

    - Marla, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit redundant after a while. The stories or case studies are the best. "

    - Jinvanstee, 2/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good book about a brilliant idea. I was disappointed that he'd didn't finish the book with some exercises to determine our WHY. Save yourself some time an watch Simon EXCELLENT TED talk. It's great. "

    - Travis, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book to jump start your thinking process. "

    - Topherjaynes, 12/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing. One of my favorite. Exactly what I needed. "

    - Jon, 9/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " inspiring book! recommended to anyone interested in why some companies fail and some succeed or in determining how to achieve their potential individually "

    - Adam, 5/18/2010

About the Author

Simon Sinek is an optimist, teacher, writer, and worldwide public speaker. His first three books—Start with Why, Leaders Eat Last, and Together Is Better—have been national and international bestsellers. His first TED talk, based on Start with Why, is the third most-viewed TED video of all time. Learn more about his work and how you can inspire those around you at StartWithWhy.com. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, and BusinessWeek. His views on business and leadership have allowed him to meet with a with a variety of organizations, including Microsoft, Intel, 3M, the United States military, members of Congress, and multiple government agencies. He teaches graduate classes at Columbia University.