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Back when we were young, we read all sorts of books for leisure, such as “Lord of the Rings”, “Harry Potter”, “A Wrinkle in Time”, etc. There was no requirement except that it was a good and entertaining read! However, things have changed now as adults – we also look for books that help us grow.  Especially since we are also project managers (or aspiring project managers), we look for relevant books to help us become better project managers, better members of a team, and better leaders.  Let’s make learning easier and have the material stick by taking part in the PMI-OC Book Club!

At this meeting, we will discuss the current book,  "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek.  We will explore the content and its themes and discuss possible actionable takeaways for our own projects.  The title of the book emphasizes the idea that leaders need to prioritize their teams’ well-being first to guarantee success for projects and the organization.

“In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?

The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care.”

Click here to learn more about the PMI-OC Book Club!

Learning Objectives from the Book:

1. The Circle of Safety: A leader’s primary responsibility is to create a “Circle of Safety”, where team members feel secure and supported.
2. Servant Leadership: The best leaders “eat last”, prioritizing the needs of their team above their own.
3. Building Resilience and Trust: In high-pressure environments, team succeed when trust and camaraderie are strong.

Learning Objectives from the Meeting:

1. Develop effective leadership skills that foster trust, collaboration and long-term success.
2. Discuss the book with others.
3. Gain more perspective through integrating the perspectives of others.

Location

This session will be delivered via online webinar. The link will be sent to all registered attendees before the book club meeting begins. 

Time

5:50 p.m. - Early Login/Networking

6:00 p.m. - Event Start

6:00 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. - Book Club Introduction

6:05 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. - Initial Book Rating

6:10 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. - Book Discussion

6:55 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Post-discussion Book Rating

7:00 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. - Book Takeaways Request & Next Book Selection

7:05 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. - Announcements & Upcoming Events

7:10 p.m. - Event Concluded and Adjourned

Cost

Registration Cutoff Date and Time: Must register by February 18, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m.

This will allow us time to send the meeting link to all participants at once.

PDUs: 1.0 - Power Skills