Hitesh Gorantla's Key Ideas from Leaders Eat Last
by Simon Sinek

“Leaders provide cover from above and the people on the ground look out for each other.”

The secret to success for any organization is empathy. When you work in an organization that treats you like a human being to be protected rather than a resource to be exploited, you’ll naturally feel fulfilled and happy. To achieve stable, lasting success, it’s critical to create an environment where employees feel valued and prioritized over the company’s profits. This drives their motivation to perform their best. 

“Building trust requires nothing more than telling the truth. That’s it. No complicated formula.”

All organizations experience threats, whether the fluctuating stock market, newer technologies making theirs obsolete, competitors gaining more of an edge, etc. For employees to focus on effectively combating these external dangers, they must have time and energy for their work. This means that they cannot be distracted by internal threats such as a toxic workplace.