Simon Sinek Concepts

Simon Sinek’s ideas and concepts of leadership relate to ones used by the Marine Corps. Marines are one of the most successful military organizations around the world. They have achieved success by accomplishing missions and winning battles. Battles fought in difficult terrains, climates and circumstances. Marines have also thrived in times when other military branches have better equipment and funding. They always seem to defy assumptions, appear to have something special and different when compared to the other military branches. Marines have become experts on extracting young men and women from a broad society filled with different cultural backgrounds to make them a Marine. Furthermore, they meticulously prepare these young individuals
The majority of humans think from the outside to the inside. In his concept great leaders and organizations think from the inside to the outside, making the “why” the most important question that has to be asked. Marines make a living asking the “why” question daily. Simon Sinek also articulated that in order to be successful, the organization needs to know why it does what it does. In addition, the organization also needs to have a purpose, a cause, a belief and a reason for existing. For over 200 years the Marines never encountered difficulties having a purpose, a cause, a belief and a reason for existing. The Marines purpose is having a vital role in national security as an amphibious, expeditionary force ready when the nation calls upon them. Their cause is reflected in their actions on the battlefield, actions that can change the outcome of a war. A strong belief of invincibility and that they are the best military force in the world. This belief is the outcome of countless hours of training to achieve perfection before entering the battlefield. Finally, the reason for their existence will always be their flexibility and speed to deploy in moments notice in a time of crisis or war. Marines know why they do what they
Names of inspirational Marine leaders that should be proudly listed are Lt. Gen Lewis B. “Chesy Pulller”, Sgt Maj Daniel J. Daly, Maj. Gen Smedley Butler, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. Every one of them a Marine hero that will continue to inspire future generation of Marines and their actions. Inspiration from that kind of leadership make Marines defy assumptions. Have something special and different. Extract young men and woman from a broad society and make them a Marine and prepare them to give their life if necessary. To never have a problem standing out in a crowd. Leaders inspire individuals in organizations to think, act and communicate all in the same