Being a Values-Based Team Micro-Learning

Welcome to Your Leadership Micro-Learning Course on Being a Values-Based Team

In "Start with Why," Simon Sinek emphasizes that inspiring leaders communicate their core purpose, or "why," rather than merely focusing on their products. He illustrates how emotional connections foster loyalty, using the Wright brothers as an example of success through shared vision, in contrast to Samuel Pierpont Langley, who failed due to a lack of compelling purpose. Sinek argues that this approach not only drives behavior but also attracts those who believe in the same values.

  • Complete the self-assessment
  • Watch the video
  • Complete the accompanying worksheet

Taking notes on the video will help you to better retain and utilize what you’ve learned.  We have also provided a downloadable version of video notes.
We recommend that you create an easy-to-find folder of all the work we are doing together, either electronically or in paper form.

Additional Assessment

Get to know your greatest strengths. Take the VIA CharacterStrengths Survey.

Optional: Review the Additional Recommended Resources

Additional Recommended Resources

Want to learn more about Being a Values-based Team? Check out these articles:
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Patrick Jones - Course author
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