Start With Why (Simon Sinek)

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Start With Why by Simon Sinek explores how great leaders and organisations inspire action by focusing on why they do what they do, rather than just what they do or how they do it. Sinek argues that clarity of purpose creates trust, loyalty, and long-term success. Through examples from business, leadership, and culture, the book demonstrates that starting with purpose and communicating it effectively motivates people, drives innovation, and fosters meaningful connection.

Start With Why by Simon Sinek explores how great leaders and organisations inspire action by focusing on why they do what they do, rather than just what they do or how they do it. Sinek argues that clarity of purpose creates trust, loyalty, and long-term success. Through examples from business, leadership, and culture, the book demonstrates that starting with purpose and communicating it effectively motivates people, drives innovation, and fosters meaningful connection.

  • From a GLAS Method perspective, Start With Why strongly reinforces Purpose / Meaning, Relationships / Connection, and Environment / Context. Purpose acts as a north star that aligns thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, reducing internal conflict and providing a foundation for coherent, intentional action. GLAS emphasises noticing misalignment early — and a clearly defined “why” helps individuals and organisations consistently evaluate whether actions and decisions are in harmony with core values.

    The book’s focus on leadership communication also enhances Relationships / Connection because when purpose is clear and authentic, people experience trust, belonging, and motivation. Teams and stakeholders are more willing to engage, contribute, and collaborate when they see the intention behind actions rather than just instructions or goals. In GLAS terms, purpose-driven connection strengthens relational coherence, reducing friction and enhancing energy flow.

    Finally, Start With Why contributes to Environment / Context by shaping organisational culture around a shared purpose rather than transactional outcomes. Clear purpose guides decision-making, prioritisation, and communication, creating systemic conditions for growth, learning, and sustained engagement. When individuals and teams operate in a context anchored in why, emotional energy is preserved, and aligned behaviour becomes easier, fostering fulfilment and resilience across all GLAS elements.