In this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek — a powerful redefinition of leadership, trust, and what it really means to build organisations where people thrive.

The title comes from a long-standing tradition in the U.S. Marine Corps: senior leaders eat last. It’s not about hierarchy or privilege — it’s about responsibility. True leaders put the wellbeing of their people first, creating environments where others feel protected, valued, and supported.

Sinek introduces the idea of the Circle of Safety — a workplace culture where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without fear. When leaders extend this circle, trust deepens, collaboration improves, and innovation becomes possible. When they shrink it through fear, control, or ego, teams become defensive, political, and disengaged.

Blending biology, psychology, and real-world examples from business and the military, Leaders Eat Last shows that leadership isn’t about being in charge — it’s about taking care of those in your charge.