Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're In | Simon Sinek

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Sometimes when my friends and me are out in a bar we make this "phone pile". And the one picking up his phone first...because addiction kicks in...has to pay the entire check for the evening. Boom, instant conversation for the whole evening.

Thats Great, i remember we had a young lad working for us and he was always late, i remember my boss at the time, tearing him apart, and the boss asking me what to do about this lad, if he should fire him, etc. i said just ask him why hes late. it turned out he was looking after his younger sister, taking her to school making her breakfast, because his mum was really poorly, so the empathy thing is so true he changed his hours and the young lads performance increased dramatically

Simon Sinek = Talks about complex things in a most simple possible way and blows my mind away. Top work.

I Can watch these speeches over and over again. SO much valuable information and stuff to reflect on for a very long time. THANK you Simon!

For those who lost the meaning of the letters Simon introduces around the 10min. mark: P: Parenting T: Technology I: Impatience E: Environment

I've recently been promoted and have become a team leader, I'm trying my best to make sure I can be the best leader I can be. This video is a massive help. The example about holding a phone, or having it on the desk while I speak to my team hit hard. It will now remain in my bag or pocket. Great video!

What's both scary and fascinating with Sinek's inputs is that he explains bascially how human relationships should normally work...

We need more learned, witty, funny and responsible individuals like him in our society.

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my YouTube channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 775 subs and > 300 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

Ironically for Microsoft, Bill Gates says "Your competition is only you and you shouldn't try to compare yourself to anyone else, if you do, you are insulting yourself"

Playing the infinite game can be transfered 1 to 1 from the business context to our daily life. Don't compare to your competition, i.e. other people. Focus on yourself, every day. Focus on yourself being a little bit better than you were yesterday. And in the end you will be ahead more often than a person comparing all the time, trying to be the best every day of his life. You will be happier.

Simon Sinek = 50% motivational + 50% emotional. Superb... Keep up your good work.

Simon, you're a great teacher and speaker! Bravo.

Mind blown this was made 7yrs ago & is still spot on 🥲

I’m a millennial and used to listen to Simon and read for Seth Godin and the other inspiring change makers in 2010 and 2011. I’d worked in many places where I got support and training till I perfected my job. I flourish and have positive attitude towards leadership and positive influence because of these environments. But one place did the opposite for me. I’m not afraid of asking for help or support or sharing experiences , but when I did, I was seen as “unqualified,” and my errors were being counted. I got upset at first because the workplace should be safer, but didn’t care much because I knew how to reach external sources until one day I was assigned to do a number or projects at once but they couldn’t be done without internal support and validation. I soon withdrew from these projects because we couldn’t accomplish any progress and we were blocked many times and it’s exhausting for me and my team. It didn’t end here, there were “punishments threats” and hearsay that I was unqualified for leadership. I didn’t care that much 😁 because I’ve been able to lead bigger teams, make mistakes, learn and achieve more than the desired objectives. I’m an infinite game player, they were, and still, the opposite. My point is: here, in this talk, Simon was right, and still, about the millennials. It’s still not easy for me not to go with the flow, and I can see how my peers are still struggling in workplaces.

This guys has a way with words, every single bit get into your heart. A big inspiration.

Mr Sinek is giving me goosebumps with this speech! "Those who play the infinite game understand it is not about the battle, it's about the war." So true!

I don't know whether Simon reads these comments, but I hope he does. I was going through a tough time where I felt like I was being trampled over by people who were just better or successful in their lives versus me who could barely keep up. I knew I wanted to be an ambitious leader but I didn't want my ego to win over me. I didn't want to become a horse in an animal race, but wanted to know how I could serve or how I could unite people towards a common purpose. I sincerely want to thank you for your message and your efforts in building a better world. I came across your video and was reignited the lesson of empathy that all should possess. You have NO IDEA how much you helped me. Thank you! 😊

absolutely brilliant. Love the story about the worker at Four Seasons vs Caesar’s Palace. Its the culture and the conditions of the workplace that create a passionate, spirited worker. Most people who make it to an interview for a job have the qualifications and tangible experience to do the job, but the environment makes them appear poorer.