Start with Why - Book Club ft. Next Level Leadership Skills

Why do some leaders inspire while others don't? Let's find out together.
Join AgileWpg for our December book club discussing Simon Sinek's Start With Why - the book that changed how thousands of leaders think about purpose, vision, and motivation.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Manitoba Innovates, Winnipeg
📖 Book: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
🍕 What's Included: Food, non-alcoholic drinks, great conversation
$10 (you'll receive $5 back when you arrive) **Why the deposit?** It helps us plan for food and ensures committed attendance. Think of it as $5 for food, drinks, and an evening of insights.

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### What to Expect

This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation.
We'll explore:

• Why some organizations inspire loyalty while others struggle
• How "Start With Why" applies to agile practices and team leadership
• Real examples from our own work experiences
• Practical takeaways you can use Monday morning

Our format:

• 5:30 PM: Arrive, grab food, settle in
• 5:45 PM: Facilitated discussion led by Suvojit De
• 6:30 PM: Deep dive into key concepts
• 7:15 PM: Takeaways and wrap-up
• 7:30 PM: Continue conversations informally (optional)

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### Who Should Come?

This event is perfect for:

• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
• Product Owners and Product Managers
• Team Leads and Engineering Managers
• Anyone curious about purpose-driven leadership
• Professionals who want to connect with Winnipeg's agile community

You don't need to finish the book to attend. Even if you've only read a few chapters, join us! We'll make sure everyone can participate meaningfully.

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### Investment & What You Get

Registration: $10 (you'll receive $5 back when you arrive)
Why the deposit? It helps us plan for food and ensures committed attendance. Think of it as $5 for food, drinks, and an evening of insights.
Included: ✓ Light dinner and appetizers
✓ Non-alcoholic beverages
✓ Facilitated discussion with structured questions
✓ Networking with Winnipeg agile practitioners
✓ Discussion guide and resources

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### Limited Space Available

We're capping this at 15 attendees to ensure quality conversation. (If we get overwhelming interest, we can expand to 45, but intimate is better!)
This event will sell out. Secure your spot now.

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### About Your Facilitator

Suvojit De brings [background info - you'll need to provide this] to facilitate our discussion. Suvojit will guide us through the key concepts while ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

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### Haven't Read the Book Yet?

No problem! Here are some options:
📚 Get the book:

• https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/home
• or Audiobook: ~5 hours (great for commutes!)

⏱️ Short on time?

• Read Part 1 (Chapters 1-5) for the core concepts
• Watch Simon Sinek's famous TED Talk (18 minutes): "How Great Leaders Inspire Action"
• Skim the case studies and focus on the Golden Circle concept

Even if you only read the summary, come anyway! Hearing others' perspectives will give you insights you wouldn't get from reading alone.