The cover of Leaders Eat Last

Leaders Eat Last

Why do so many organizations become addicted to making the numbers, and what can the people inside them do about it?

7 parts, about 21 minutes to read.

At a glance

Author
Simon Sinek
Parts
7 parts
Reading time
about 21 minutes

Why read it

  • You will see why Sinek says organizations are threatened more by dangers inside them than by dangers outside
  • You will question whether chasing performance numbers works like an addiction, which Sinek says brings fleeting highs at real cost to health and relationships
  • You will learn what Sinek says recovery takes: changing the systems that pit people against each other and building ones that inspire them to help

Who it is for

  • A manager whose team hits targets but feels worn down
  • A founder who wants to build a culture people trust
  • A senior leader asking why good people stop caring

What the summary covers

  1. A circle worth protecting3 min
  2. The incentives inside us4 min
  3. When the environment supports judgment1 min
  4. How people become numbers4 min
  5. Culture follows its leaders4 min
  6. When numbers displace care3 min
  7. Service at a human scale2 min

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