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Nov 2023
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Simon Sinek | A Surprisingly Human Take ...

Jonathan Fields / Acast
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What if the secret to a fulfilling life was simpler than you thought? My guest Simon Sinek offers a visionary perspective on transforming work into a source of passion and purpose. Simon believes we all have the capacity to live inspired, safe, and fulfilled lives, yet too many are deprived of this. He may be best known for starting a movement with his TED talk and book Start With Why, which explores how great leaders inspire action by putting purpose before product. He’s gone on to write global bestsellers like Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, sharing his insights on creating fulfillment in business and life.


In this powerful conversation, Simon shares practical wisdom on building environments where we and others can thrive, along with insightful stories. His message: bringing care, dignity, and connection to everything we do allows us to live our best lives.


You can find Simon at: Website | Instagram | A Bit of Optimism podcast | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Brené Brown about how vulnerability can be a powerful source of connection.


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