Start with Why is a book by Simon Sinek about how great leaders use inspirational tactics to drive people to take action. It explores the idea of the Golden Circle, a framework for understanding why people buy into products, services, and ideas, and why some people can repeat their success over and over. It uses examples such as Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers to demonstrate the power of inspiration.
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