The primary ingredient for progress is optimism.
In this talk, Simon discusses the power of purpose, how to approach AI and other factors in a changing world, leading with your strengths, and more.
Video from Google, October 2024, in conversation with Engineering Manager Alex J. Rushin
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Starting with WHY
4:40 The Friends Exercise
7:00 The Journey of the WHY and Facing Uncertainty
11:45 Friendships
16:12 The Infinite Mindset
20:26 The Importance of Optimism and How It’s Different Than Blind Positivity
22:21 Embracing Times of Change
25:40 Lead With Your Strengths
28:49 Worthy Rivals
31:45 AI and Purpose
37:30 Avoid Forcing Meaning
42:25 Optimism and Innovation
48:28 The Real Purpose of Money in Business
52:32 Maintaining Optimism in Difficult Times
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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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Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/
Leaders Eat Last: https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/
Together is Better: https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/
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