Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek

Leadership Expert & Bestselling Author

Simon Sinek is an organizational psychologist and author known for exploring why people and organizations succeed through concepts like the Golden Circle.

Authors & Thinkers

Simon Sinek is a British-American author and motivational speaker best known for his TED talk on "Start With Why," which became one of the most-watched talks globally. He has written multiple bestselling books that explore leadership, purpose-driven work, and human connection. His work focuses on helping individuals and organizations understand their underlying purpose.

15 Books Recommended by Simon Sinek

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#3

Guns, Germs, and Steel

by Jared Diamond Ph.D.

14 people recommended

Offers us a new and remarkably simple way of looking at our world.

Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Bill Gates, Daniel Ek, Jamie Dimon, Charlie Munger, James Clear, Jesse Williams, Joe Rogan, Margaret Atwood, Mark Manson, Patrick Arnold, Stewart Brand, Derek Sivers

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#4

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11 people recommended

Defines these two kinds of games.

Also recommended by: Tobi Lutke, Daniel Gross, Graham Duncan, Jane Mcgonigal, Kevin Kelly, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Shea, Stewart Brand, Tristan Harris, Derek Sivers

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#5

Everything Is Figureoutable

by Marie Forleo

9 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[The author] shares some of the most powerful lessons she has learned.

[The author] shares some of the most powerful lessons she has learned.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Brene Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Sophia Amoruso, Steven Pressfield, Tony Robbins

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#6

Quiet

by Susan Cain

8 people recommended

Affirms to a good many of us who are introverts by nature that we needn’t try to be extroverts if we want to lead.

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Also recommended by: Gary Vaynerchuk, Emma Watson, Jason Fried, Jim Kwik, Laurie Halse Anderson, Tom Peters, Derek Sivers

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#7

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4 people recommended

Based on real life events, Marquet presents his ideas in a superbly practical way β€” perfect for implementing.

Also recommended by: Brian Armstrong, David Heinemeier Hansson, Jason Fried

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#8

Heroes for My Son

by Brad Meltzer

recommended 3x

I can't pick it up without getting goose bumps.

I can't pick it up without getting goose bumps.

I can't pick it up without getting goose bumps.

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#9

Bend, Not Break

by Ping Fu

If you know someone who thinks they're a victim of their circumstances, inspire them with this book.

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#10

Everybody Matters

by Bob Chapman

recommended 2x

A remarkable example of how a company SHOULD run: putting people first.

A remarkable example of how a company SHOULD run: putting people first.

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#11

Making Ideas Happen

by Scott Belsky

Simon Sinek recommended this book on Twitter.

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#12

Ghost Wars

by Steve Coll

recommended 2x

About rise of Bin Laden. Fascinating.

About rise of Bin Laden. Fascinating.

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#13

Unbinding the Heart

by Agapi Stassinopoulos

Passes on some wonderful lessons.

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#14

1421

by Gavin Menzies

recommended 3x

Offers a theory of how the Chinese discovered America 70 years before Columbus.

Offers a theory of how the Chinese discovered America 70 years before Columbus.

Offers a theory of how the Chinese discovered America 70 years before Columbus.

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#15

It’s Your Business

by JJ Ramberg

If you know an entrepreneur, give them a copy of [this book] to help them on their journey.

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