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Simon Sinek’s framework of “WHY” is the thing that inspires us and inspires those around us. Reflect upon how “The Golden Circle” provides compelling evidence of how much more we can achieve if we remind ourselves to start everything leaders do by first asking WHY.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review this week’s Learning Resources, especially: 

Sinek, S. (2009). Start with why: How great leaders inspire everyone to take action [PDF version]. Retrieved September 12, 2017, from http://www.mgtcoach101.com/uploads/7/3/5/2/73523011/start_with_why__how_great_leaders
_inspire_everyone_to_take_action.pdf

• Read the following chapters: 

Introduction: Why Start with Why? 

• PART 1: A WORLD THAT DOESN’T START WITH WHY 

Assume You Know 

Carrots and Sticks

PART 2: AN ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE 

The Golden Circle 

This Is Not Opinion, This Is Biology

Clarity, Discipline and Consistency 

TED. (Producer). (2009, September). Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action [Video file]. Retrieved September 12, 2017, from https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action

By Day 3

• Post a cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:

How you will use the concepts of “The Golden Circle” and “The power of WHY is not opinion, it is biology” to inspire and motivate others to follow your lead. 

• Explain why the author believes “Gut decisions don’t happen in your stomach” is an important concept and discuss how it can shape your inner leader.