7 Simon Sinek quotes that will change your thinking on leadership and business

Simon Sinek is one of the world’s most recognized thought leaders and motivational speakers. He is particularly popular for his 2009 book, “Start With Why,” and his 2010 TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.”

Business owners and executives can gain great inspiration from Sinek’s perspectives. Here are 7 Simon Sinek quotes that will invigorate and inspire you.

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

“Great companies don’t hire skilled people and motivate them. They hire already motivated people and inspire them.”

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

“The responsibility of leadership is not to come up with all the great ideas, but to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.”

“Great leaders and great organizations are good at seeing what most of us can’t see. They are good at giving us things we would never think of asking for.”

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

“Average companies give their people something to work on. In contrast, the most innovative organizations give their people something to work toward.”

How can you apply this wisdom to how you approach your business?