“ When there is a circle of safety , the natural human reaction is trust and cooperation . When we do not feel safe in our own environment , the natural human reaction is cynicism , paranoia , mistrust and self-interest .”
GENERAL SESSIONS IN-REVIEW
5 POWERFUL TAKEAWAYS FROM SIMON SINEK
Leadership expert Simon Sinek closed this year ’ s General Session with a compelling challenge to the ISPA community : “ Every single person in this room has the opportunity to be the leader you wished you had . So make a choice . Be the leader you wished you had .”
Author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last , Sinek highlighted how leadership is not for the faint of heart as it required tremendous personal sacrifice , one that only those with the capacity for genuine selflessness are capable of giving . Here are five takeaways to awaken the great leader in you .
“ When there is a circle of safety , the natural human reaction is trust and cooperation . When we do not feel safe in our own environment , the natural human reaction is cynicism , paranoia , mistrust and self-interest .”
38 PULSE ■ November 2016
JACOB KEPLER PHOTOGRAPHY