B2 – Upper Intermediate
Simon Sinek shares a valuable lesson he learned from working with the Navy SEALs. He explains that while performance is important, trust is what truly defines a strong team. The SEALs value those who are not only capable but also reliable and supportive, the ones others know they can depend on.
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Vocabulary Questions
- What does “lopsided” mean in the sentence, “The problem in business is we have lopsided metrics.”? Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “got one’s back” mean? “Who’s always got your back and will be there with you when the chips are down.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “when the chips are down” mean in the sentence, “Who’s always got your back and when the chips are down, they will always be there with you?”? Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
Discussion Questions
- Do you think companies should prioritize trust as much as performance when promoting employees? Why or why not?
- Have you ever worked with someone who was high-performing but difficult to trust? How did it affect the team?
- What do you think makes a person trustworthy at work?