Difficult Conversations with Empathy | Full Interview

When the people ask difficult questions, authorities become indignant but true leaders will listen.

Video from Cox Communications, December 2021

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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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[alanjones]

Simon love the work. Interesting how much unease was in the voice of the one women who posed the first question from audience. The team I was leading at the time of all of this mess was given a directive- do your own research, make your own choice, and that choice remains private. full stop. We would do all the PPE, etc. and take all precautions necessary but would have no mandate. Best decision in 17 years of owning a company and I know the future will prove this correct. cheers

[loveandhappinesswithsheila]

I definitely agree with your final point Simon .
The way I see it we’ve been psychologically manipulated to forget what we stand for and see each other as enemies instead of allies or a united family.
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It’s looking like a plot to divide and conquer.
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What we should stand for is honor, equality, peace, unity and creating a society that values human decency
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Our common threat is violence, human cruelty, inequality, and injustice.
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Both sides of our political parties have become extremist when they started playing the finite game.
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Both side is only concerned to appealing to one side and not what is best for the entire nation as a whole.
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We all need to see ourselves as a United front, and see living with integrity, honor, empathy and fairness as a lifestyle.
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If we can all agree to play the infinite game which is to become a truly united nation, we would be the
Greatest nation on earth.

[SacredCrystals]

Rock on Simon! You have helped me be a better leader. I appreciate you.

[marjorie]

Do you hear yourselves?
Thanks for pointing out what’s wrong. I hear you clearly when you offer solutions not just pointing to problems and showing what’s wrong with everyone. Ideals don’t make money.
I’m still listening
Thank you

[rosedhillon]

Simon, that was a fantastic interview! You have a true talent for distilling profound knowledge in a way that’s accessible for the viewers. I genuinely appreciate how you highlight patterns from history; it provides invaluable context for understanding current events. It reminds me of the saying, ‘you reap what you sow’.

[leadup.renatto]

Moderator rule #1: talk less than the speaker 😂😂. Loving the content Simon!

[OneAdamAdam]

Good for you Simon! It's great that you are able to spend more time with your family. Family and friends are the most important thing in this life.

[mywifebuys]

As always a fantastic amount of advice from Simon! Thank you, every time I hear him speak I become a better version of myself. :)

[Aspectus]

That guy's take on vaccinating employees was playing a finite game😂

[zuleigaagulhas]

Apple took a nose dive when Steve Jobs was kicked out of his business. He was the heart and mastermind of Apple. They had no choice but to bring him back and he took Apple to a whole different dimension. It all boils down to leaders with an infinite mind whose playing the finite game. They are the movers and shakers of the world💞💞✌

[daniel_nel]

How wrong was the guy with Simon on the whole vaccine talk… and how right his mother-in-law with her “few glasses of red wine”.

[raginaldmars]

as a German Biologist -
when ever I was in any „attractive Company“,
paying good Salaries -
I met the most horrible Snakes, Sadists, Psycho Paths -
enjoying to inflict sadistic pain and absurd pressures -
seeking to do maxximum Damage
this eventually damages the entire Business -
and the Psycho Paths have all the (self created...)Evidence
to blame YOU -
to get rid of YOU

[Mediiiiiiiiii]

Well if this hasn’t made me want to work for someone like Simon then I don’t know - on point respect 👌👌👌

[annh]

Equity work serves a company and our world BETTER when it’s continued and contains a WHY of understanding that everyone levels up TOGETHER ❤

[tonychriss]

Thank yor for the wisdom of Balance. ❤❤❤

[Aspectus]

The guy was so unaware when he told Simon that an employee moved and was happy and getting his job done, and the guy wanted him back at the office so he could go up to the guy and periodically ruin his lunch by sitting by him. Essentially: "I have a happy employee....WHAT DO I DO? Can you validate my concern? "

[Oliver-zysq]

New drinking game: Take a shot whenever Simon sais "ah" at least three times in a row midsentence.

[gustavonavastechinski]

To anyone who wants to learn about empathy I HIGHLY recommend Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.
The title of the book might be misleading, but it teaches how to connect to other people and to yourself, how to communicate

[slaponasmile]

The Vax stuff didn't age well... knowing what we know now....

[martinflood]

I like Simon and have learned a lot from any video or podcast of his I have watched or listened too. It's important to remember he has never ran a significant enterprise. There needs to be some balance. I would encourage people to consume some Jack Walsh and Andy Grove as will as the Simon Sinek's and Brené Brown's of this world. Most importantly, find your own style.