The key tenet behind Simon Sinek’s leadership approach of ‘Leaders Eat Last’ is the concept that leaders need to create an environment where it is safe for their employees to be their best selves and thrive. Leaders do this by making sure the environment doesn’t punish calculated risk taking, allows for creativity and innovation to thrive without an unhealthy level of fear of failure. Creating a safe environment for the people you lead doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks for employees and that they are ‘safe’ from high standards and performance expectations. Productivity, creativity and innovation thrive when employees know that their leaders support their efforts and make it safe for experimenting and pushing the envelope in pursuit of better performance. A leader who takes care of his/her people and creates a safe environment for them to thrive will in the end realize great benefits not only for his/her people but also for the organization and ultimately themselves as well. That is why truly great leaders know why it’s important that ‘Leaders Eat Last’.
Successful Leaders Create Safety
