Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

No institution has been "managed" out of a crisis.

Leadership is placing the needs and service of their followers above their own.

(Tao Te Ching says this too; "the sage stands behind.")

Organizations which place value on individuals survive good and bad times.

"If your actions inspire others to dream, do, and inquire more, you are a leader."

Prioritizing the wellbeing of the minions.

Having empathy for the workers is required to elevate jobs above simple work.

Environments which match the environment humans evolved to survive have higher performance; they feel safe inside the tribe and competitive with the outsid world.

80% of employees are dissatisfied with their jobs

Circle of Safety: when people feel safe within their working group--the group is not part of the world's threats.

Circles of safety must extend the entire organization for maximum benefit.

Weak leaders only include senior management in the circle of safety.

Whitehall Studies: workers do not feel stressed by a job, but by the amount of control exerted over them. And the imbalance of reward for work given.

A third of employees would like to leave their jobs but do not.

Applying internal pressure is a common tactic by leaders but could be counterproductive. People work harder when they feel like they belong.

Constant stressers (a lack of circle of safety, hostile office politics, etc) contribute to cortisol in the employees.

Cortisol inhibits oxytocin; preventing bonding with coworkers.