Answering Your Questions | Simon Says: Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of #SimonSays! Where your questions get answers. If you've got questions for Simon, comment on this video or post them on social media with the hashtag #SimonSays.

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Are there times where you shouldn't be optimistic?
0:42 How do you deal with career jealousy?
1:33 Where does the desire to learn come from?
2:10 Is there room for emotions in the workplace?
3:09 How do you create work/life balance with a remote job?
4:06 What if the thing you love to do isn't the thing you're best at?
4:42 When do we need to be selfish?
5:53 Can you be a good leader but a bad person?
6:45 How do you make people listen?
8:00 What do you do when you feel overqualified for a role?
8:44 How can I work on myself while I'm isolated?
9:50 Why do we chase profit?
10:50 Is college a waste of time?
12:28 Is depth or breadth of knowledge more important?
13:21 Outro

+ + +

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.

+ + +

Simon’s books:

+ + +

#SimonSinek

[POSITIVEMILLIONAIRE]

I don't know who Needs to Hear This but " Greatness is often built when no one is watching ". So don't give up and keep going

[sheronkhandekar]

i just finished reading START WITH WHY and I'm literally in tears. The whole book just spoke directly to my heart. I'm just 19 but have always been purpose oriented. I always asked why should I do what I do but very recently I lost my WHY and it left me so broken. I even tried suicide it was so dark. I was so so broken and asking myself why am I doing what i am doing. At such a time I happened to see this book on show while going home from office. I had heard Simon and also subscribed for almost 2years so i knew about START WITH WHY. Went ahead and bought. I remember thinking okay this is going to be my last book and deep down I wished it will give me a ray of hope. It totally didn't disappoint. I'm so glad I'm slowly getting back on track. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIMON AND TEAM❤️

[alimog]

What i like about Simon (so much things btw), what i like about him is that he always sheds the light on a perspective that is deep down in me but i can't express it or find the words to talk about it or even have the courage to admit it.

And I think that his way of thinking (which is all rounds around the idea that we are humans) i think this metality is the most needed one in the 21st century, especially with this fast pace the world is running on.

Thanks for your effort, thanks Simon.

[baseerulla]

"If you don't understand People, you don't understand business" 💯💯💯

[devops_sensei]

Simon, I wish more people would listen to you and others like you that promote positive change and growth. I've advised many of the people I interact with to listen to some of your talks. A few have started to listen to you a bit more, some were just dismissive. I've always seen myself as an optimist, my partner is a pessimist and doesn't believe it's something she can change. I believe my optimism has kept me alive through some really tough times growing up, so I've always find being optimistic as being a positive trait. As you said, not naivety, but rather understanding that even if we are in a desk place, we are hopeful and lean towards the odds that we will find light at the end of the tunnel.

[nguyen]

“How do we change society?

Change starts at home.” 10:46

[merrichty]

I just saw your interview with Steven Bartlett. “I feel Lonely”. What really hit me is when you talked about service. I work with kids in the foster care system I know that is my service that’s what I was out on this earth to do, more than just kids in the foster care but kids who have gone through complex trauma and feel like I’m hitting walls. I’ve had sleepless nights lately trying to find a better way. Your talk helped me

[kcstorytime]

Simon. I adore you. I love how you marketed this answering of questions by titling it "Simon Says". I am the same age as you and I remember playing Simon Says as a child. Your views are a breath of fresh air, your values are home to me and your ideas build hope and unity. Thank you for just being you.

[donatellagr]

6:45 my favorite one! After a lot of tries to speak in different ways to be listened, I really believe that It is matter of empathy. Sometimes indeed we can understand each other in the silence

[chingbachiller]

You inspired many people Simon when it comes to leadership. . Thank you so much. God bless. 🙏🏿

[ceciliafrancisco]

Mr. Simon Sinek you are sooo really intelligent extremely amazing speaker... i like how you talk how you explain topic its so helpful

[shubha]

I feel blessed to listen to you, Simon. You are a blessing to humanity.

[dawnwebbmusic]

Yes, light at the end of the tunnel ❤ always optimistic

[mutantcrewgames]

Simon, I have recently found your books and have dived deep into my WHY and Just Cause, which I believe I have found. Thank you so much. I have always taken care of my direct reports and I believe I have made positive changes for them, however I am finding it difficult to advance my cause upwards. What are your thoughts and advice on middle-out leadership?

[oknilem]

You are a great philosopher sir thank your for your wisdom

[sophiafairweather]

I love him at the beginning of this, and how he just flicks the card away!!

[natiagargulia]

His speeches are so inspiring and motivating, it makes me listen and listen over and over again...Everything he says is so true, I am amazed of the simple parallels he is making during his discussions. I wish someday I could think that deep and thorough way. He has amazing talent of convincing by his speech. Thank you Simon.

[zainatahreem]

Hey Simon, my Question is, "How to deal with Imposter Syndrome and Social Anxiety when you are starting out with your Why?" Thanks for your good work❤️

[Jacob-ivqg]

answering that quick means, that he has already been thinking about all of that, VERY IMPRESSIVE

[madlad]

Thanks for all what u do for people its amazing