The Circle of Safety

How leaders cut the threats people feel from each other so energy goes to outside dangers and opportunities.

Simon Sinek's framework, from Leaders Eat Last, pp. 11 to 94.

Set entry standards on character
Decide who belongs by clear human values and fit with the culture, because letting someone in is like adopting a child (p. 33).
Give people belonging and power
Offer a strong culture, trust, empathy and the power to make decisions so people stop guarding themselves (p. 32).
Extend it to everyone
Cover every person in the organisation, since weak leaders protect only an inner circle and breed silos and politics (p. 34).
Train layers of leaders to widen the perimeter
Rely on competent layers of management to look after those in their charge as the organisation grows (p. 33).
Keep it strong from both directions
Leaders protect their people and members look out for the leader and each other (p. 35).

From chapter: THE FORCE, pp. 11–94

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