Understand Motivation
Join us as we listen to best-selling author Simon Sinek as he expounds on what motivates people in our workplaces. Continue with us in Carey Nieuwhof's book on life's unexpected surprises.
Welcome to this edition of the Digital Leadership Development Newsletter!
Join us as we listen to best-selling author Simon Sinek as he expounds on what motivates people in our workplaces. Continue with us in Carey Nieuwhof's book on life's unexpected surprises, “Didn’t See It Coming.” Enjoy!
Your Reading Assignment:
We are learning from Carey Nieuwhof's book, DIDN'T SEE IT COMING: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences.
For your next discussion session with your team or small group of friends, please read pages 113-169 and write down some notes and questions to ensure that you will have an informed and meaningful time together.
About Your Leadership Coach:
Simon Oliver Sinek (born October 9, 1973) is a British-American author, motivational speaker, and organizational consultant. He is the author of five books, including Start With Why (2009).
Sinek was born in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom and as a child lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, London, and Hong Kong before settling in the United States. He graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in 1991. He studied law at London's City University and received a BA in cultural anthropology from Brandeis University.
Sinek began his career at the New York ad agencies Euro RSCG and Ogilvy & Mather. He later launched his own business, Sinek Partners.
Sinek has written five books. Start With Why, his first book, was published in October 2009. His second book, titled Leaders Eat Last, appeared on the bestseller lists of the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
As a motivational speaker, Sinek has given talks at The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, and at the TEDx conference.
Sinek is also an instructor of strategic communications at Columbia University and is an adjunct staff member of the RAND Corporation.
Discussion Questions to Consider As You Learn:
What are some key take-always or “aha,” moments for you from each of these resources?
What are some of the areas addressed that you have not really considered before?
What are some of the insights you are going to share with someone else this next week to help them on their journey at work?