Episode

E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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1:45:03
Published: Thu Sep 08 2022
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Simon Sinek is back and I couldn’t be more excited for you to hear this. His name is one of the most searched terms on YouTube and the author of books that have sold millions and millions of copies. Sinek returns to Diary of a CEO after his last conversation was his ‘favourite interview’, in a conversation that goes into even more depth, provides even more inspiration, and generates even more meaning.  Simon tells us about what he sees in the new, revolutionary generation coming into the workforce, the right way to go about fostering connection and caring for each other, and how even ten years on he’s more convinced than ever it all comes back to your ‘why’.  Topics:  What is your why?  Do you ever give up on someone?  Is mindset a privilege?  The impact of covid in the work place  Gen-z are the least resilience generation  Monogamy,  struggling relationships  Most difficult conversations  Are men having unmet needs in a changing world?  Whats the best question I could ask you?  The last guest question Simon:  https://twitter.com/simonsinek  https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/  Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/aTf9jh8Zvsb  Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E561VVf0vsb Sponsors:  BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb  Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb

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Bestselling author discusses the importance of human skills and how they can impact career success and personal growth over time.
00:00 - 02:47 (02:47)
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human skills
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Bestselling author discusses the importance of human skills and how they can impact career success and personal growth over time.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Despite achieving great success at a young age through building successful businesses, this woman has compromised herself in order to help others, resulting in struggles in personal aspects of her life such as relationships and mental health.
02:47 - 10:23 (07:36)
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Success
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Despite achieving great success at a young age through building successful businesses, this woman has compromised herself in order to help others, resulting in struggles in personal aspects of her life such as relationships and mental health.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The concept of self-actualization may sound selfish, but it's about understanding one's own potential and then helping others.
10:24 - 17:11 (06:47)
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Self-Actualization
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The concept of self-actualization may sound selfish, but it's about understanding one's own potential and then helping others. The speaker emphasizes the importance of empathy and listening to others to understand what is blocking their potential.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The mindset we have can greatly impact how we handle difficult situations and make a difference in how we view ourselves and treat others.
17:11 - 26:50 (09:39)
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Mindset
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The mindset we have can greatly impact how we handle difficult situations and make a difference in how we view ourselves and treat others. While privilege may play a role, ultimately it is our own control of our minds that can make or break us.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This podcast discusses how the boundaries at work and culture design has changed in the post-COVID world.
26:51 - 35:21 (08:30)
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Workplace culture
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This podcast discusses how the boundaries at work and culture design has changed in the post-COVID world. With people spending more time with colleagues on Zoom, there is a need to rethink culture design and recognize boundaries at work.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Many people bounce around between jobs and miss out on valuable experience for managing difficult situations, such as storms in the workplace.
35:21 - 43:35 (08:14)
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job stability
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Many people bounce around between jobs and miss out on valuable experience for managing difficult situations, such as storms in the workplace. This can make them a high-risk choice for employers and hurt their chances of success.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Being open and honest about company culture and individual career aspirations is crucial in managing expectations between employers and employees.
43:35 - 49:16 (05:40)
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Workplace Culture
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Being open and honest about company culture and individual career aspirations is crucial in managing expectations between employers and employees.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked young people's curiosity about the traditional ways of work, leading to greater transparency and honest conversations about work standards and expectations.
49:16 - 57:29 (08:13)
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Work
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The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked young people's curiosity about the traditional ways of work, leading to greater transparency and honest conversations about work standards and expectations. The speaker emphasizes the need for discussions on professionalism and emotional professionalism, as well as the messiness of personal relationships at work.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Different people want different kinds of relationships and we should respect that.
57:29 - 1:04:35 (07:05)
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Relationships
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Different people want different kinds of relationships and we should respect that. Being true to ourselves in expressing the kind of life, job or relationship we want, even if it risks rejection, can lead to great opportunities.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having an honest conversation in a relationship and including the other person's opinion in decision-making.
1:04:35 - 1:12:42 (08:07)
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Relationship
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of having an honest conversation in a relationship and including the other person's opinion in decision-making. This approach helps to avoid one-sided relationships and ensures that both partners feel heard and respected.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker shares insights on how to deliver difficult feedback with love and honesty.
1:12:42 - 1:18:18 (05:36)
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Feedback
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In this podcast, the speaker shares insights on how to deliver difficult feedback with love and honesty. She discusses the mistake of using the compliment sandwich and emphasizes the importance of being specific when giving feedback.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this episode, the speaker shares her experience of how women can bring a different perspective to leadership qualities, allowing them to create a more welcoming environment while also being effective leaders.
1:18:18 - 1:25:16 (06:58)
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Female Leadership
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In this episode, the speaker shares her experience of how women can bring a different perspective to leadership qualities, allowing them to create a more welcoming environment while also being effective leaders. She shares insights into the importance of female leadership qualities and how they can change the conversation.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Women in the workplace need to learn to take risks and face rejection in order to become resilient entrepreneurs, according to successful female entrepreneurs interviewed on the podcast.
1:25:16 - 1:30:42 (05:25)
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Women in the workplace
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Women in the workplace need to learn to take risks and face rejection in order to become resilient entrepreneurs, according to successful female entrepreneurs interviewed on the podcast. This skill may not have been learned in childhood and can contribute to a lack of confidence in taking risks as an adult.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing one’s struggles but with someone who can hold space with love and not someone whose priority is to make good content.
1:30:42 - 1:35:34 (04:52)
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Mental Health
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing one’s struggles but with someone who can hold space with love and not someone whose priority is to make good content. It is unhealthy to keep everything to oneself but not everyone deserves to know our deepest thoughts and emotions.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering the right timing before having honest conversations with the people we care about, as it shows respect and avoids causing unnecessary emotional distress.
1:35:34 - 1:41:19 (05:44)
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Communication
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering the right timing before having honest conversations with the people we care about, as it shows respect and avoids causing unnecessary emotional distress. Just like how tragic news is delivered to families first before it is publicly released, revealing sensitive information also requires proper consideration of the circumstances and the people involved.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker talks about purpose-finding courses and how their course is better than most on the market.
1:41:19 - 1:44:34 (03:15)
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Self-improvement
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The speaker talks about purpose-finding courses and how their course is better than most on the market. They also briefly mention a nutritionally complete product named Heal Protein.

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E176: Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett