How the Nature of Work Has Changed | Full Conversation with Simon Sinek

Simon answers questions surrounding workplace trends of the last few years, leading in a post-pandemic world, and how the workplace has changed overall.

Video from TELUS, September 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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[mikeharvey]

I think it’s because the term was labeled “soft skills”. Embracing your Human Skills is a play on words BUT it’s very important. One word change! Thank you Simon!

[iloveyellow]

Mr. Sinek... You eliminate my anxiety just by sharing your thoughts online. Im in the advertising space... And I do freelance work as well.
I thought I was the only one who felt this. So thank you for making me feel like Im alone

[Steph_andthebulldogs]

Yet another amazing interview with Mr. Sinek, I always walk away with at least one tidbit to take into my daily life.

[johnstrachan]

I am looking forward to learn more about what you are working on Simon. Your thoughts on control and agency sounds and feel like a truth to me.

[LaNeona]

Self-determination is superior, praise, demonstration of function, and gamification will likely be necessary to employ for future successes.

There are so many fantastic shifts that can be applied here.

[tikalaxmilimbu]

I could take notes to lead a team in my company and practice my leadership. I Love you Simon and thank-you.✨

[salesaccount-tm]

Thank you Simon for acknowledging the impact on the large small businesses. 🙏

[didiermassabuau]

Very inspiring discussion thanks again Simon. I dream of the day where people will take care of one another in companies

[CJordanNicholson]

If there was ever a company that needed Simon's help, it's Telus.

[lucialadrillo]

The only permanent in this world is change. Agree💯

[IITTIorg]

Thank you Simon for highlighting that most people were not taught soft skills (ahem, people skills). We are glad to inform you that there is now an NGO doing just that. And to top it off, participants earn a standardized credential called 'World Civility Index'. Employees can earn 'points' under this index on topics such as social etiquette, empathy and intercultural awareness.

[AnnieWayTrilingirl]

Always could learn a lot from you, thank you, Simon.

[AkeSatia]

Many well-honed insights here! Gotta say... it's fascinating to see the hosts' awing reactions :) Je comprends pourquoi mais c'est toujours intéressant :) Appreciate you sharing!

[STRaphelCatholicChurch]

Excellent Video! Concise Thank you! I truly enjoy your videos!

[terry]

Simon 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏽👍🏽the guy is Amazing!

[OlgaSuner-dxfq]

You put in so much into these interviews I feel as it won’t be fair not to give our feedbacks. It is such a long Q&A but few points I observed and will comment on. Trust can be obtained through screen my family made great friends that way. Back in the days they had newspapers where people wrote to one another and introduced themselves and eventually met and became lifelong friends we call them our aunties 😊 there was an article I read that most who betray trust are the ones from circle that people knew from many years. I think with Covid people often focus on financial losses what about having a conversation with someone who lost their loved one to Covid. I hear these stories and come to in contact with them daily. Who am I to say is it real or not? When I hear people going through this and are in heart aches. All we can do is listen and pay our sympathy . The only question I ask myself is do I want to be in those people’s shoes who actually went through this tragedy and my answer to myself is Hell Noo because you can’t put price on people’s feelings.

[mahimaagrawal]

@Simon Sinek Many a times, l've seen that people in management are doing people pleasing at office to get their work done but their personal life is screwed up, they are not showing their human behaviour at home, they are taking their family for granted

[carolgerber]

Some of the questions are worthless. Thankfully Simon is a professional and doesn't get snarky, which would be easy to do.

[gordengibson]

J.C. Kumarappa - Indian philosopher and economist
NATURE OF WORK
“If the nature of the work is properly appreciated and applied, it will stand in the same relation to the higher faculties as food is to the physical body. It nourishes and enlivens the higher man and urges him to produce the best he is capable of. It directs his free will along the proper course and disciplines the animal in him into progressive channels. It furnishes an excellent background for man to display his scale of values and develop his personality.”
IN VERSE
When work's true essence is understood,
It uplifts the soul, like nourishing food.
Just as sustenance for the flesh we seek,
It fuels the spirit, making talents peak.

It guides the higher faculties to shine,
Inspiring greatness, urging the divine.
Within its grasp, our free will aligns,
And tames the beast, as progress unwinds.

A canvas for virtues and values to show,
A stage for personality to grow.
Work grants the backdrop for man to display,
His worth, his purpose, on life's grand array.

[cybertobify]

Yes some people see you only as employees and some see you as slaves. And then there are leaders who lead from the front