"The passion to change the world for the better is a more powerful force than defense to keep it the same."
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Simon Sinek quotes (page 22 of 27)
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"A group of followers has strength because of its numbers. A following has power because of its beliefs."
"When we have a clear sense of our destination, we can be flexible in the route we take to reach it."
"In the 1980s America reacted to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. We supported a war that left a nation torn to pieces. And as the last Soviet tank left the country, so did we."
"Our courage comes from the courage of others."
"The true value of networking doesn't come from how many people we can meet but rather how many people we can introduce to others."
"Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. I have a strict rule: I don't work on Halloween and I won't travel on Halloween. Not for any reason."
"There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction."
"Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete."
"Anyone who achieves any kind of success, however you want to define it, sometimes can't let go of it."
"There's nothing efficient about innovation."
"Though there are lessons that can be learned about becoming a great leader, most exist inherently in the bellies of those who lead."
"Most years, if you were to ask me how much I make, the genuine answer is that I have no clue. I usually find out the answer to that question once a year, at tax time, when my accountant tells me."
"TiVo and other digital recording devices have confounded advertisers. The ad industry sees the technology as a threat to their product."
"A boss wants to pay for results, an employee wants recognition for effort. If a boss recognizes effort, they will get even better results."
"I think most people are inherently interested in how their brain works, in what makes them tick."
"The U.S. Constitution protects our privacy from the prying eyes of government. It does not, however, protect us from the prying eyes of companies and corporations."
"When you explain to people what you're trying to do, as opposed to just making demands or delegating tasks, you can build instant trust, even if it's just for that short time you're on the phone."
"All the great organizations in the world, all have a sense of why that organization does what it does."
"Trust is maintained when values and beliefs are actively managed. If companies do not actively work to keep clarity, discipline and consistency in balance, then trust starts to break down."