TEDxMaastricht - Simon Sinek - "First why and then trust"

[@mikeycapone2578]

As a CEO for four decades, and a teacher of leadership, I appreciate his work. I've been following Simon for a while now and the more I watch him the more I like him. Even though this talk is decades old it's still relevant, and the point of physical human interactions like the human handshake maybe more so since COVID. Great job Simon!

[@leek1002]

Well said.

[@mindywh0624]

I want to learn how to speak like Simon Sinek. Confident, knowledgeable and STRONG. Mostly, the confidence that he has.he is very powerful and captivating when he speaks. Love it.

[@JaysusEscobar]

I coach public speaking and presentation. I am also a big fan of Simon Sinek, and I have taken a lot from his seminars and talks, though mostly on leadership skills. A lot of people say that they want to be able to speak like him, and I get it. He is very confident, charismatic, and most importantly - passionate. When I first started coaching public speaking, I used to break down and teach techniques like cadence, pace, body language, expressions, storytelling, and so on and so forth. But eventually, I shifted away from it, because I realized after some time of coaching, that there is some sort of "fanbase". As in there are people who were regularly attending my workshop, the same ones. It turns out that they liked what I taught, but some of them couldn't apply it, so they thought they might have missed something from the workshop. So I completely redesigned my course to coach them on how to gain confidence instead of just techniques. Often people think that they need to write down their speech and recite it. That kills confidence because now you have a standardized answer. But bear in mind, you still have to prepare. For people like Simon Sinek to talk in front of an audience so nonchalantly is not because they have done it so much that they don't need to prepare for it. In fact, they prep a lot. But they don't prepare the speech, they prepare their knowledge. Corporate trainers like Simon Sinek, have to be very KNOWLEDGABLE, PASSIONATE and BELIEVE in the system that they are coaching.

[@leek1002]

You can speak like him. Work hard, be around good friends. You can, I am sure. Stay positive.

[@vinayjaiswar6170]

I wonder how much research he would have done to come up with this great talk and actually have a huge impact on so many viewers, judging by the number of likes. Hats off to Simon Sinek. One of the best truely powerful Ted talks.

[@karenwharton2318]

This man is the bag. Just a really smart, forward thinking guy with a really good reasoning, heart and mind. All chakras seem to be aligned.

[@PratikPatelblackunicorn]

This is one of the best video about leadership I have ever watched on internet ever. Period. This man, Simon Sinek has rare intellect and profound insight about human connection. Bow Down To his Work.

[@enduraman1]

Simon speaks the truth. You can't really have a relationship with anyone over the Internet. Nothing replaces real hand shake between people and face to face conversation.

[@sandhawke]

Care to revise this assessment after a year of zoom? Just curious.

[@joem8496]

after this pandemic, I agree even more

[@nesano4735]

I think my favorite part about this guy is that he's trying to build the perfect world.

[@mikeycapone2578]

Not at all. Simon is just pointing out that we must be aware of what's going on and to take action.

[@nesano4735]

@@mikeycapone2578 If you're gonna contradict a comment made years ago at least don't be wrong.

[@mikeycapone2578]

@@nesano4735 Believe the earth is flat if you wish. Simon is NOT trying to build the perfect world, he's trying to help leaders become better than they were yesterday.

[@anthonysciano5000]

A very powerful message. I particularly like how Simon articulates his ideas and the passion he emanates.

[@yukariiwamoto55]

Anthony Sciano f

[@2000Pratham]

Anthony Sciano precisely!

[@josetorresonpoliticz1049]

Thank you, Simon. Again. Each time I watch one of your videos, it changes the way I think. It informs my very life's work. If I can see far, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants. Thank you.

[@Shadow-runner939]

"Trust is about human touch, human communication, being around people who believes what we believe." #LoveIt

[@jessicanewberry8236]

Taliba Imhotep love

[@iamURHO]

I forget most of what I click on. When he speaks the context doesn't fade in your mind quickly. You contemplate for a little while, you stare to think about his speech. He's a good leader, I think.

[@brianrocketleaguegalaxy9413]

This man is speaking true facts. Please take notes because sometimes we think we’re helping someone, but could be hurting them. Simon has a lot of knowledge. I felt so emotional when he was talking.

[@lighttheoryllc4337]

Simon Sinek Deserves the Nobel Peace Price of Tedx Talks

[@jerryrowles2580]

Simon your passion for 'why' and for 'trust' is infectious. Those who believe that trust can be built on the internet are disillusioned. If humans as babies dont get physical contact in their first 6 months, they generally battle all their lives to trust anyone. Preach it, Simon!

[@christopherenge4934]

I hadn't watched this for some time and it's a powerful talk. We've lost so much of this since March 2020. The handshake thing at the end just makes me shake my head. We've paid a huge price.

[@Andicus]

I could listen/watch Simon Sinek talk for days

[@barrymohammed5692]

Simon Sinek is absolutely amazing! I connect to everything he says and that's very rare for me. Inspirational and motivating.

[@LoveYouAllaho]

This guy can go on and on without the crowd blink for a second...so absorbing.

[@sherrydenny7158]

Thank you Simon Sinek. You just put into words what I feel at my organization. I will continue to be "Human" no matter what!!!

[@garcia9903]

Something about how Simon Sinek speaks always inspires me every single time. Thank you for reminding me that humility is decreasing and we should preserve trust, empathy, humility, and true leaders. Thank you very much.

[@jeanfrancois6780]

Even 10 years later... The speech is so damn inspiring

[@Aquaworld9]

Veja em 2024

[@kitumssafaris]

When stress goes up passion goes down,I love the speech

[@dsdwyer5]

Imagine the implications for ouryoung people who have never known life without the internet and mobile devices. It is my current research agenda. This speaks to it very nicely. Anxiety is epidemic in our kids. We have called it an "identity crisis". How can we know who we really are, when we only interact through an inhuman online persona? Nice job.

[@marciamagalhaes-mmgestao3660]

Fantásticas suas colocações!!! Parabéns! Me inspiram ser "alguém que lidera" e não "um líder"! Gratidão por me inspirar! Eu acredito na força do "por que" como você!

[@hegidund]

He's always on fire and fire up others!!! So passionate...

[@Jaylade]

a friend is not somebody you check their status. your network is not on linkedin, a conversation doesn't happen on a blog and you can't have a discussion on twitter...

[@mohinurbaxtiyorova9803]

Hi . I'm Moxinur from Uzbekistan.I have been watching your videos about leadership relationship and I recognize when I see people do they have leadership skills or not . And I also want to become a leader . So yesterday I suggested one of my friends to help with his competition. Thank you for you sharing sach a priceless lesson . I really love the way you think, speak and communicate❤❤❤❤

[@SultonbekAsadullayev-l7u]

Me too, we are from the same country😅

[@halozz]

one of the best speakers around. actually connecting with his audience and articulation was perfect with tonage and volume. better than some other speakers who are supposingly speech coaches.

[@dawnyoung2335]

Simon speaks the truth. Great inspiring message even 11 years later. Along with Sherry Turkle's TedTalk Connected but alone? Just have a nice conversation. Thank you Simon, please keep presenting.

[@mitchmcbride6053]

Someone wrote down everything he said and I read it then watched the video .. wow The connection is completely different you feel what he is saying it’s fantastic

[@NicolasGanea]

Wow! That's exactly what I feel with the internet! I try to create a connection, but it's not always heard, but face to face I bring out the fun in people and making them smile. I get to know my farmers, bankers, teachers, new in counters.

[@century153]

+Nicolas Ganea I just saw your comment -- Wow! Before I made mine.

[@NicolasGanea]

You feel the same ay?

[@lorenzoevora5157]

Nicolas Ganea .yugjy

[@LuisMontoyawfgwsb]

I love Simon Sinek. I think he is a great man, and I love his ideas and his talks. I wish to see him live. Thank you Simon for everything you do. It has changed the way I talk to clients, potential clients, etc. Thank you So much.

[@MiguelPFerreira]

SImon Sinek, inspiring as usual. His book Start with why really changed the way how I view the world.

[@lynncraft3438]

Anyone in 2021 watching this? See where things have gone - imagine where they will be if there is not deep change. People are becoming more and more dispensable. Humanity is becoming less free, more enslaved and more isolated.

[@halcyon_echo42]

Yeah, worrisome does not begin to encapsulate it

[@KaplanAmericuh]

It is OK to observe and state the problem, this is a step in the right direction. However, in order to reduce, minimize or eliminate the problem we must state how and when and where we are applying the lessons taught by Simon and other leadership instructors. When we talk about how we are eliminating the problems effectively, we give hope to others and insight as to what and does not work; that way we can learn from each other!

[@gabocomunica]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@Kat556]

2022 😅

[@learnbusiness7903]

2023

[@carrieleonardini]

Leading with WHY first. Seems so easy but yet most are not doing it including myself. It's time for me to test the theory myself. Thank you Simon for your sharing your passion and desire of your life purpose.

[@sizzlenotsteak]

It makes me happy to click the "like" BEFORE I watch a Simon Sinek video (to make sure I don't forget at the end).

[@phongvo9989]

I agree with him on differences between reliable and trust. 'Reliable' is just we are going to do what we said. Trust must involve kind of influence on that. I believe the more influence you have on a person, the more sense of trust that person has on you. That's leadership.

[@Akshatgiri]

I love numbers and facts, but this talk reminded me that something that everyone loves is Stories.

[@tylercox9364]

I agree with Simon Sinek that our distrust of each other-in our country/in our jobs/organizations/in our teams has lead to the work stress and dissatisfaction we find these days. Build trust and settle for nothing else-I believe that we can build a country/jobs/organizations/and teams that have more trust with each other and less stress-leading to more production and greater results!!

[@KatochXcrypto]

Absolute love for his thoughts. I have worked in every single form of company, from proprietor, partner, private to public. I have seen it all. Therefore, I can relate to each and every single word this gentleman speaks of. I strongly believe that the future for the skilled ones will not be dependent upon the company but on self. People will leave institutions if this trend continues.

[@halcyon_echo42]

He's terrifyingly accurate and needs to be shown in high schools

[@KatochXcrypto]

@@halcyon_echo42 Absolutely!

[@Shadow-runner939]

"We don't know the impact of the decisions we're making."

[@skittles635]

One of the best TedTalks on leadership. Simon very passionately and articulately touches the basis of our problems as the human race with the growing businesses and technology.

[@OmerWild]

so very true. The direction to which humanity is marching is indeed daunting.

[@VinceFowler]

Still... one of my favourite TED Talks. Thank you...

[@Shadow-runner939]

"NOTHING WILL EVER REPLACE HUMAN CONTACT!"

[@beckyhopper5271]

Watching this gave me oxygen to breathe so to say.what a refreshing insight.Thanks for sharing.

[@Kevin-xs8xn]

some notes thought experiment: when choosing babysitter for our children (our most valuable possession), we pick the 16-yo next door neighbor whom we know, but who has no experience, over the 32-yo from outside, who has 10 years experience but whom we don’t know - all about trust yet, we do precisely the opposite in business - all about the resume when companies start, the “why” is very clear and aligns with the “what”; over time that begins to diverge, it’s the single biggest challenge for any growing or large company (examples: Apple, Starbucks, Dell)

[@iankimca]

I've worked with friends on class projects all the time for the years I was in school and I never shook any of their hands but knew they would come through for me. I feel that a sense of duty and sometimes, even honor provide people with trust with one another. I also believe in what the free market represents - that there are many different people who one can make deals with and that if one cannot trust or do business with someone, they may go to other people who are more trustworthy.

[@recruitersmanager1774]

2011: Video conferencing will replace the business trip. 2020: Everything is online .... Corona situation changed / transformed the whole scenario

[@marketingmantra]

I've sent over a hundred people to Simon's earlier video about the Golden Circle, because what he says makes so much sense. But he doesn't mention the person we most need to trust: ourself. We lose our vision as we stop trusting ourselves and become over-achievers, however many like-minded people we surround ourselves with. Like most TED speakers, he explains what's needed but not a simple, proven and intuitive process to make his principles a part of our daily lives. I've got such a process.

[@malonelindabrigid3285]

Yes, he is gifted in his ability to articulate his ideas! His self belief is contagious.

[@DIESALSPARROW]

TED is all about our life and what we imagine .!!! and this video shows us why once a person watches ted and then want to watch every single video.!! i love TED channel a Lot cuz i m a imaginer an thinker, all i just want is to apply this things what i imagine and has idea abut, and i knw one day ill b there on the stage and talk to all the world and share nothing but my life me and my ideas.!! and what is this connection between me and TEd is ideas innovation , sharing..!! cz TED & i Belive it

[@NiteshSharma-ez8ir]

I don't know why but it feels like as if Simon is going to be the world's most successful leader

[@stephencreagh4325]

It probably feels that way because the man is selling a dream.

[@goswo]

Nitesh Sharma interesting - what did he manage and actually build? Leadership is a bit more than a nice 15 min chat :-)

[@stephencreagh4325]

Exactly.

[@pekarek1111]

Gos wo - What did he actually build? He has an ability to express such complex problem so easily. In just 15 minutes he can influence 2 millions people and help them to see the world from different perspective. He´s inspiring people to change their lifes and our World. That´s pretty cool.

[@stephencreagh4325]

Yet he expresses a simple idea that so many others have expressed. He just took what others have been saying for years and has brought it to the Ted platform, where a zest pool of pseudo-philosophers marinate.

[@ronaldmcneilly1509]

What a gifted speaker! Great message, too!

[@MrTcuk]

I really love this guy he speaks wisdom, inspiration. I think the same is in life, when you have a strong why, you just move through life with greater sense of purpose you are able to face obstacles easier. How to find your why? It usually is true that the why comes from pain rather than pleasure. My why is to help people with anxiety because i struggled with it for years and I still do, so I feel the pain. You will do more to avoid pain than gain pleasure. The second hint is you feel emotional about the topic when you speak about it, you litteraly feel the pain or pleasure, it is emotional.

[@evangordon2653]

We are connected to thousands of people we don't even know through devices that operate in ways we barely understand, and despite being "connected" we are isolated to such a point that we don't even know our own neighbor, and the people of our comunity.

[@AlWheelin]

Listened to this in 2018, still stands, still truth, still need to learn

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[@JakeIversen1]

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[@iainmacdonald7034]

I trust Dell. Over several decades I’ve bought a dozens of their PCs for personal and business use. Generally I don’t want to talk to a person, I just want to order the PC. I trust the company. It’s great that the only time I had a problem with one, there was a helpline and I spoke to someone knowledgeable and a new part arrived next morning. I do want to interact face to face with people I know, to have meaningful conversations even with people who DON’T share my point of view, in fact, especially with those people. And I have more time for all that because I can choose to use technology for mundane transactions, with no absence of trust. Mr Sinek is very good at stating some assumptions and then speaking powerfully and persuasively building on them, but sometimes you have to question the bases on which he builds.

[@archilesdemesa4535]

wow. people i recommend it this guys. this is unbiased just telling the truth, because i my self really hit in the way of educating not because of age in businesses then you put more down the people who need help, and why hard to them to accept and make the mistake a rule online right. this guy make me his fans,, GOD help you more for us...

[@arigutman]

Such a legend.

[@SkipLaC]

This videos stirs many questions in my mind. Who believes what I believe? If less than 10% of the population believes what you believe, is there any chance of becoming successful? And a statement: Maybe people should stop believing so much and try to be comfortable with the simple fact that we don't know. And that not knowing is okay. In fact, not knowing is a wonderful thing. It allows for hope and excitement for the future. The moment humans believe in something, we have an automatic tendency to ignore or discredit all other possibilities.

[@suchichawla1976]

17:08 so true with every passing day.

[@sabupurushothamankochupara2860]

No hand shaking only Namaste.. Really rocking

[@anoopsingh386]

i fully agree what he says , Earlier customer service meant actually talking to the people who came in to your shop but now customer service means getting reply on your email within 24 hours. As a whole nice video

[@thefrenchhornguy]

Simon Sinek is an inspiring man. His ideas are so clear and simple, yet so powerful and moving. He makes me want to start my own business, just so I can see for myself how his simple, codified philosophies play out.

[@chelilandia]

Humanity - touch - contact - caring = LOVE, that's all we need. Imagine....

[@charleshgreen23]

I'm a student of trust for the last 15 years (three books to my name). Simon is quite right about the dynamics of interpersonal trust. In my own trust equation, I make a similar point about the mechanical "trust" implied by reliability alone. It's important to note that what he's describing is how things really happen. It's not a value statement, to bellechique's comment--it's simply the way people trust. Of course it can be used for good or bad--it's how it works. Very good material.

[@diannelehouxsmith3412]

Love this, and it brings to mind a quarterly event I attended, Dr. Ed Hallowell spoke and he said, "It is time that we have more Vitamin C, not the supplement, but the connection with people, one on one".

[@ThaoNguyen-in8bv]

The split reminds me of Vietnamese football. In the past, nobody in the world took any notice of it. Even I did. There was no trust, no belief, no passion because we saw the fact. But since the Asian Cup, the soccer team(after much effort has been made - we changed the coaches often ) almost won. Then they started to spend time complimenting us like how we did that, they(the team) got a plenty of trust. When they're given such many responsibilities like that, they start to go down. Even I believe Vietnamese football's future will be bright, the split will come one day.

[@austinmitchell9051]

Can you run for president please

[@sreeranjps6023]

Really, having Simon as president would be way better than it is now...

[@Cheesebtrz]

Anything is better than what is now

[@8DeaD7]

As we all now know, most countries politicians are in an old system that is leaded by money. We need to change and make everything work for the people and the planet. We know the governments are very rigged systems. Just do what you can to make a positive change in the world and your sphere. I think we are a young civilization and still learning that wars and selfishness leads to autodestruction. Cooperation is the way. I believe that other civilizations have already passed this stage we are in. It's just evolving @@Cheesebtrz

[@virals627]

You can sure one vote from me...

[@ceephiro]

Hahaha...for being president you have to be a cunny liar

[@terenceyoung-thetimeisnow]

Very inspiring talk. Simon is right. There is nothing that can replace human interaction. Trust is so key in our society and we must find a way to make that gap he speaks of much smaller.

[@JohnHeerhold]

Amazing...Simon Sinek nailed why people do business with people.

[@davidgrigsby8963]

'Just... STELLAR, my friend! The level of trust--u engender (w/such, substantial information; &, oratting)... Amazing. -David Grigsby

[@thetruth3322]

Brother Simon I love you.

[@oliapanitch2800]

Interesting how his accents switches from US to British and back, very powerful message.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Cannot imagine why any one would give this wonderful, thought provoking Ted Talk a thumbs down.

[@RiyazAliKhanMayana]

In times of uncertainty, people seek understanding and meaning. This year, the world searched in google “WHY” more than ever.

[@CasperV587]

I almost fall for him by just listening to his voice like music

[@Sterces72]

Haha me too!

[@feraiivie]

He’s so hot 😂😂

[@pagusmusic6254]

Fantastic speech on trust and how the world has changed over the generations, however i think in a post Covid world it will be possible to build trust virtually although in-person interaction is still king!

[@vatsal9972]

Simon have tremendous understanding of America's present situation. Make him president of states for 1 month. Miracles will happen let's make America great again.

[@vincentfassom1354]

Spot on Simon. You are absolutely right.

[@Xobdobrikhyo]

What a speaker you are !!

[@RobertGeigerJr]

Great talk... Simon fell short of one thing - articulating what the core American values and beliefs are that have always guided us to better ourselves and our world. Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness, Freedom of Speech. No matter what political persuasion one holds, if we don't ALL hold these values, there is no America.

[@scott24h16]

Simon Sinek is the reason why I want to be a public speaker

[@Shadow-runner939]

"You CANNOT form trust within the internet!" Amen!!!

[@jpg7616]

Do you trust Simon Sinek? Have you ever met him in person? Or just online? If you trust a man you've only seen online, then your statement is false.

[@subhendunaskar3117]

he is the best speaker i have ever heard

[@ashleyt.483]

Very true ... Great that he talked about human interaction... Technology ( emails, Facebook, linked-in, twitter) has influenced peoples' perception on human experiences and conversation... Indeed, Face to face /physical interaction is always the best. "Consumers are Statistics (Dead) ; Customers are people (Life) " by Neiman Marcus

[@thegladiator4489]

Ted is the boss, I am very grateful to this Chanel...

[@recruitersmanager1774]

He would not have dreamt of Corona when he gave this speech ... not only he ... none of us for definitely... for that matter too

[@sakeb1]

I thought about what he said and I want to say this: back then people were not as smart. It was easier to have a collective belief due to this fact. If today we were to go to war again, people would be diversified in opinions. Now that the internet is open to everyone, it shapes people to have so many differing values and beliefs that its hard to band these people together for one thing.

[@flicksbyhans]

Everyone is moving so fast and appears to not have time. If your strategy then is to slow down and appear to give them time and be authentic, you can build trust.

[@Networkingalliance]

Embrace this message and begin to earn trust back in to our culture!

[@handsomenubian]

This video is so well said..I wonder then why 60 dislikes and only 2 likes on it ?!!!! Ppl don't hate the player hate the game.

[@travcat756]

Future Shock personified, modular man. I love you man."We learn love through woes, and community thru poverty." Kahil Gibran

[@katybutton3133]

Fantastic speech. Really good and moving arguments, extremely well articulated.

[@hernandezfranciscoambitene8246]

Katy Button tivi

[@jeffcarlsonSC]

He didnt really say anything that had any content.

[@ThePzrLdr]

He said a LOT, you just were not listening.

[@solaris314]

You won't find anyone talking about a split 10 years ago simon was so ahead of his time. Made him worth what he is today! (15 mil!!) 🥴☠ an he's earned every penny!!!

[@clydecmcelroy4638]

He makes some very useful points here. But, surrounding yourself with people who just believe what you believe leaves no room for real challenge. When we search something on google, we aren't always looking for the truth, we're looking for something that validates what we already believe. That stifles learning. However, when you apply this to what your company does or sells, people are looking for those they can identify with and who provide what they believe they need. So, he's right on point with this for that purpose.

[@raoroaaslak4284]

+Clyde C McElroy At least to have the same value system, or someone who does not believe with something that you strongly do not accept..... beside he is speaking about trust... If you want trust, you will find it is a rare flower, and more expensive..

[@rameshiyer1]

Very inspiring talk. Most corporations are too self-centred to care for their customers anymore. They are wholly profit driven. Most people too enter into n sustain relationships only for Their benefit, not for mutual benefits. In anything we do in life, the Why should always be more important than the What n the How.

[@veronicaolivares9150]

Love you Simon Sinek!!!

[@Nadeemoday]

simon sinek has changed my life