In a 45 minutes video, (Sinek, 2018), explains the dynamics of leadership basing on biological chemicals in the body. First, a leader is described as a person who is ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of others. Simon, in (Sinek, 2018), narrates the story of an American pilot by the call sign John Bravo. The pilot risks his life on the 16th of August 2002 for the sake of the safety of all the twenty-two Special Forces troop attacked a battlefield saving all their lives. To justify John bravo’s action, he discusses the role of four bodies’ chemical and their effect on human feeling and action. The chemicals are endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. He then concludes with a discussion about another body chemical known as Cortisone. This essay summarises Simons in Sinek, (2018) and Behance, (2013) video by looking at the different body chemical and their contribution to leadership.
The speaker divides the four chemicals into two categories. The chemical Endorphins, Dopamine form the first pair referred to as selfish chemicals. Endorphins are the endurance chemical. It is produced in the body to mask pain. As a result, one can perform tasks without feeling the associated pain. Dopamine, on the other hand, is a highly addictive chemical. It is responsible for getting things done. Once a goal is achieved the feeling-good is produced by the release of dopamine. Human beings, being visual creatures need to write their goals so that they can be visually encouraged to stay focused and meet their targets.
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The chemicals, serotonin, and oxytocin form the second set body chemicals. The two are responsible for regulating the two selfish chemicals and contribute to leadership traits. For instance, serotonin is responsible for feeling proud and in possession of a status. The presence of serotonin in the blood, boost people's confidence and enhance a relationship. Good relationships result in a sound system in which people's status is appreciated, and there is an overall feeling of safety. Oxytocin, on the other hand, enhances the sense of love and affection. It is acquired through physical contact and performing a generous act. Presence of oxytocin in the blood increases creativity boosts the immune system and prevents addiction.
In conclusion, the speaker discusses cortisone. Cortisone is responsible for feeling stressed and anxious. Though the chemical enables the group to have a coordinated search for danger and take the necessary action, it inhibits several functions of the body to acquire the extra energy. Cortisone inhibits the immune system, growth and release of oxytocin. The suppressed functions have an overall adverse effect on the population’s health. Therefore, lack of proper leadership makes the group feel unsafe and suffer from high levels of cortisone in the body. An emphasis that a leader is a decision and not born concludes the discussion.
References
Behance, I. (2013). Simon Sinek: Why Leaders Eat Last. Retrieved from https://99u.adobe.com/videos/20272/simon-sinek-why-leaders-eat-last
Sinek, S. (2018). Simon Sinek: Why Leaders Eat Last. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRcHdeUG9Y
