12min
Book Cover

Start with Why

Simon Sinek

5.0 (68 ratings)
7 mins

Simon Sinek points out that decisions are not always based on real knowledge, but often rest on false assumptions. “Start with Why” guides by offering the golden circle analysis – Why does your organization do what it does? How does it do it? What does it do? – This approach will not only improve your cognitive abilities but will also increase your leadership skills.

Listen to the intro

Brief Summary

Best suited for managers, entrepreneurs, startup staff, and human resources professionals wanting to improve their leadership skills.

Topics

Management & LeadershipPersonal Development

Summary of 5 Key Ideas

Translate purpose into systems

Embed your “why” in onboarding, meetings, and product decisions. Culture isn’t what you say—it’s what you operationalize.

Turn your why into a recruitment filter

Hire people who believe what you believe. Use your purpose as a magnet to attract aligned high performers—not just résumés.

Build strategic alignment from purpose down

Don’t just define a mission—tie every strategic decision to your “why” to avoid fragmentation in cross-functional teams.

Login

Login to your account

Enter your credentials to access your account

Don't have an account? Sign up

More knowledge in less time

Listen to the key ideas

We offer various commission schemes from one-time payouts.

Find your next read

12Min is very popular among readers and lifelong learners.

Good Micropaths

12Min's browser-based app works for anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions