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The quote says humility is not the same as being passive or submissive. Instead, it means staying receptive to other people’s ideas and perspectives.
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About Simon Sinek
author and inspirational speaker on business leadership
Simon Oliver Sinek is an author and motivational speaker focused on business leadership. He is known for writing about leadership, purpose, and the ideas that shape effective organizations. His books include Start with Why, published in 2009, and The Infinite Game, published in 2019. His work is associated with leadership thinking and with explaining why some people and companies inspire lasting trust and commitment.
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Books by Simon Sinek
Start with why
2009
Leaders Eat Last
2014