Getting People to STAY | Simon Sinek

If we want people to love their work and be loyal employees, we have to invest in human skills just as much as we invest in hard skills.

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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[nathanbrewster]

I tell team members when they leave, I wish everyone would stay forever but I support them in whatever they do that they think is best for them and their family. I'm much more interested in them as humans than individual contributors. I'm not perfect though and sometimes get caught up in worrying about less important things.

[NCIS]

I had a situation just today and because of it I will leave the job. I was shamed by the manager after I tagged the accountant to reach out to me. I did not get paid for three months and got shamed for asking for help on their part. I was so ready to work hard and show all my creativity, but after this shaming today, I am leaving.

[NathalieLazo]

This message is for someone who needs to hear this and will fully understand it... You are not define by your circumstance or your past. It’s not what happened to you that determines your success in life; it is how you deal with those circumstances that determines your success in life. You are strong, you are capable and practice forgiveness (Forgiveness is for you; forgive your parents or anyone whom we have chosen to hurt us, to begin the process of healing and freedom. Remember: Forgiveness is for you to be freed, healed and happy. It’s a RESET BUTTON) and practice gratitude everyday. This will change the course of your life forever. Love you always and I believe in you wholeheartedly no matter what ✨❤️ - Nat

[AkeSatia]

Simon, thank you for sharing this. Well-thought-out! It's a pearl - another one :) Human beings often make decisions based on seemingly "irrational" factors. Committing and staying in many situations - job, relationship, etc., tends to be more based on feelings (the heart) than logical reasoning (the head). And learning to appeal to the heart sincerely is a vital leadership skill. And it is one that organizations tend to expect leaders at all levels to have but rarely teach.

[madelinevetrano]

Simian! You are a rock star! I appreciate you as one of my greatest YouTube mentors! Thank you for sharing your experience and education!!🙏

[tearnalor]

I have been watching all of your videos and listening to all your podcasts. I find your energy so wonderful. Thank you for doing everything you do. It really does make a difference. (I love listening to you speak, also I totally got giddy when I noticed you had a Mandalorian helmet in the background).

[abbaskalantari]

Fantastic! Keep up with your good work dear Simon Sinek.

[Steve-holm]

Good morning Simon!!! ☀️

Thank you so much 😊

[stevegreene]

Especially interested in the idea of the younger generation looking for a “holistic life” from work. Do you think life events such as getting married or having children changes this perspective and that people then feel pressured when they want a life apart from the company?

[RazorRynoPhoto]

Companies have eliminated programs and activities that are deemed ‘unallowable expenses’. These activities no longer exist so that the shareholder make more money. It’s very short sited. Non-work /fun/ real engagement happens during this time. Engagement drives a higher level of emotional attachment to your company and the people you work with.

[littlevahn]

You brought up a very large topic that fascinated me, maybe something for a future book or something. The Idea that the younger generation needs A, B, C from their job and the reason why that is? Its a fascinating topic.

[howardtiersky]

Investing in our people is the best investment we could ever make. When our talent leaves us, we experience different problems in our operations and processes. We have to ensure that we’re taking care of our people - doing so is an effective way to take care of our customers as well. Let’s support our people’s growth and development in all ways possible.

[CarlosAlbertoAndres]

Simon, your videos are amazing! I'm so inspired by the ideas you share.
But recently I got myself thinking about automation and all its consequences on the working market for the next decades.
Could you please show us your perspective on that? Thanks again man!

[niob]

My employer told me how disappointed he was when i left for another company. He didnt have the impression of me as a teamleader and also didnt make any aspiration for some kind of mutual agreement except telling me of how much of a bad decision was hiring me. Do ppl really expect to generate a motvating environment like this?

[Razmatazist]

Spot on - egomaniac leaders listen up !!

[PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES]

It is identity (individual strength coaching) and leadership (skills needed to succeed in role) based development. 17% of companies execute on this. The rest struggle through.

[lawoman]

I just signed up for cyber security ... and I have a engineering background (software and ststem)system. Why is it less popular to do cyber? It is an engineering as well. 😄 I get your point though

[MrMomo-ljgn]

I couldn't listen, I had to admire the Mando helmet in the background.

[toinspirando]

Gratidão por compartilhar conosco seu ponto de vista sobre isso! :)

[franmcdonald]

I've been loyal to my company but finding out that my company is not loyal to me. new people coming on board are making more than people who have been there four or 5 years in same position.