How great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TED

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 тра 2010
  • Visit TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more.
    Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers -- and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling.
    The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know.
    Follow TED on Twitter: / tedtalks
    Like TED on Facebook: / ted
    Subscribe to our channel: / ted
    TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (or the CC BY - NC - ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy (www.ted.com/about/our-organiz.... For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at media-requests.ted.com
  • Наука та технологія

КОМЕНТАРІ • 4,8 тис.

  • @irfanpopz2667
    @irfanpopz2667 2 місяці тому +869

    Anyone from 2024😂

  • @Ashish_Yadav_30
    @Ashish_Yadav_30 Рік тому +1347

    "People don't buy what you do, They buy why you do it."
    True line

    • @tandybare
      @tandybare Рік тому +7

      basis of a strong value proposition. great quote!!!

    • @doron.dsilva
      @doron.dsilva Рік тому +6

      I came here because of a tiktok video said he repeats it 7 times

    • @haynz309
      @haynz309 11 місяців тому +5

      hahaha actually it is not why you do it. But people buy if you don't do it for your own self interest, which is the reason they want to know why and compels buys unconciously.

    • @postblitz
      @postblitz 9 місяців тому +1

      No they don't. They buy for many reasons including vanity or shame or group socialization or they just need a good tool for a particular goal.

    • @kenw8875
      @kenw8875 7 місяців тому +3

      “people dont believe what you believe, they believe why you believe it” - simon s

  • @nilak.s617
    @nilak.s617 2 роки тому +477

    This talk is more than 10 years but it's the first one to make me realize just how important trust is and how hard it is to earn it.

  • @dranilmauryabusinessandlif5902
    @dranilmauryabusinessandlif5902 29 днів тому +24

    Anyone to April 2024🎉❤🎉❤😊

  • @DebisDesignDiary
    @DebisDesignDiary 10 років тому +2518

    I just spent a few hours writing down "why" I do what I do... it takes some effort but it'd worth it. this video is excellent, thank you!

    • @YourComputerExpert
      @YourComputerExpert 6 років тому +37

      Are you still reaping the benefits off of this, or was it just a phase?

    • @plyrni3
      @plyrni3 6 років тому +3

      I'd like to know too

    • @shoubydoo
      @shoubydoo 6 років тому +29

      If ask why 5 times to get to the core of why you do what you do it helps a ton. It's the basis for everything I do now. For my, my core why is to maximize the well-being of humanity, which is the ultimate basis of meaning.

    • @danielcroft7653
      @danielcroft7653 6 років тому +5

      I refuse to do this. It would just make me sad.

    • @abianastaekrr5714
      @abianastaekrr5714 5 років тому +1

      Coach Alex Fischer

  • @clarity7830
    @clarity7830 5 років тому +2889

    every time I hear one of this guys talks I feel like I learn more from his short talks then I do in 2-4 years of college.

    • @t83xyz20
      @t83xyz20 4 роки тому +50

      Absolutely. I feel like Ted Talks are always worth of spending times listening to them.

    • @victorutu3324
      @victorutu3324 4 роки тому +13

      Why? IBelive in Commitment !

    • @everythinginteresting3604
      @everythinginteresting3604 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/NIvdQYtprKI/v-deo.html

    • @neilhebbert4755
      @neilhebbert4755 3 роки тому +18

      I just bought and listened to his 1st two books on Audible. I've become obsessed with The Golden Circle and finding my personal "Why." I'll admit, I now go full "fanboy" over Somon's stuff.

    • @odunayo1198
      @odunayo1198 3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha true

  • @entoptik
    @entoptik 3 роки тому +188

    At 10:24 you can hear a plane roar by at the exact time he announces the Wright brothers success on taking flight for the first time. -Synchronicity

    • @daddywarbucs
      @daddywarbucs 2 роки тому +3

      Amazing really, there are no coincidences

    • @artstudio928
      @artstudio928 2 роки тому +4

      I read your comment at that exact moment!! Awesome!

    • @chickenpotpie4045
      @chickenpotpie4045 2 місяці тому +1

      I mean, it IS a presentation, and that sounded like a prop plane, why would a prop plane be flying over a convention center in Washington? It's probably just a sound effect to reinforce his point, and it was clearly VERY effective.

    • @vojtechvackar7028
      @vojtechvackar7028 2 місяці тому

      I was thinking the same, but then I heared another plane by the end of the speech@@chickenpotpie4045

    • @ljavwa3459
      @ljavwa3459 2 місяці тому

      ​@@daddywarbucsThat is the *definition* of a coincidence.

  • @davidbabooram1603
    @davidbabooram1603 7 місяців тому +22

    "People buy things that prove what they believe"... that was mind blowing. Even though it explains how to attract consumers, it also reveals answers to human behavior in other aspects of life . E.g. what a person believes about themselves and how they "buy" into ideals to "prove" their stance on it

  • @thuyt2205
    @thuyt2205 9 років тому +324

    "We believe what they believe and thats why they sacrifice their sweat tear and blood, not for you, but for what they believe."
    So true.

  • @GregCheekSpeaks
    @GregCheekSpeaks 8 років тому +770

    I had the honor of presenting in the same seminar in Germany with Simon. Simon is extremely modest and the most genuine person I've ever met.

  • @teeaniewoods9787
    @teeaniewoods9787 Рік тому +134

    This is one of the best Ted talks I’ve had yet to see. I enjoyed the way he spoke throughout the entirety of the video; to get each message across. And the fact that it’s over 10 years old. Incredible.

  • @MrGWAMPO
    @MrGWAMPO Місяць тому +4

    Wow, 2024 hearing this for the first time.. mind blowing

  • @TrippAtkinson
    @TrippAtkinson 4 роки тому +593

    This continues to be a great reminder, "Those who start with WHY have ability to inspire others." Thanks Simon!

  • @THE_UPSC_GIRL369
    @THE_UPSC_GIRL369 4 роки тому +1538

    0:15 -Apple
    0:53-Martin luther king
    1:00- Wright brothers
    1:43 -How leaders think ... golden circle 🤔
    3:00 - those leaders think outside to inside
    5:55 - biology 🤔
    8:15 - Samuel pierpont langley
    9:43 - Oliver n Wilbur
    11:00 - law of diffusion of innovation
    12:24 - innovators are driven by gut decisions
    13:00 TiVo - commercial failure
    15:26 bad orator but still made it
    17:08 -Politicians 🤔

  • @haman7227
    @haman7227 Рік тому +2

    I realized I bring joy to people’s life, not just sell products, I don’t have customers, I have clients

  • @MartinBradbury
    @MartinBradbury 2 роки тому +24

    In the marketing world this is such an iconic presentation - this will still be relevant in decades to come

  • @LorryHill
    @LorryHill 3 роки тому +2303

    Who’s here in 2020 with their “Why” ?

  • @keithhathaway7286
    @keithhathaway7286 4 роки тому +478

    This is such a great video with a powerful message: “people don’t buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it”!

    • @eddiejean2618
      @eddiejean2618 3 роки тому +2

      HI MR KEITH HATHAWAY.
      I LIKE THAT OPTION !THANKS

    • @burtan2000
      @burtan2000 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed, BUT.... it's all results. He says 'this person tried making pkanes to get rich, but that was a result, not the WHY. The wright bro's wanted to change the WORLD"
      ... that's just a different result bro. WHY did that one guy try to invent flying machine? WHY? lots of reasons why. Why did the wright bro's do it? For other reasons.

  • @prasanthm2535
    @prasanthm2535 3 роки тому +43

    Who's here in 2021 with their "Why"?

  • @pumdu
    @pumdu 7 місяців тому +2

    I came here to watch this amazing video again in 2023, which still motivates me.

  • @pushkarapte3646
    @pushkarapte3646 3 роки тому +77

    Found my "WHY" a few months back and boy there's no turning back ever since that day !!

    • @Xrayhighs
      @Xrayhighs 3 роки тому +2

      THEN TELL ME! I am very curious, and everyone who found his or her or their why, has to be heard!

    • @pushkarapte3646
      @pushkarapte3646 3 роки тому +7

      Learning the keys to financial freedom -> Applying -> Sharing it with others to help them build their fortune
      If I build people; people will build my business they will choose me for my “WHY” not for my “WHAT”

    • @godask1466
      @godask1466 3 роки тому +3

      And how is that working out for you? Hope to hear good news :)

    • @MainulWasTaken
      @MainulWasTaken Місяць тому

      Can you give us an update

  • @alyssabilton2747
    @alyssabilton2747 5 років тому +123

    When Simon Sinek made the statement, "Great leaders think, act, and communicate the same way and it is completely backwards from everyone else," he did a fantastic job at both setting up the stage for his platform as well as genuinely grabbing my attention because from that point forward I was invested in his explanation to that statement. The Golden Circle model he created in regards to What, How, and Why is an excellent visual tool that simplified his explanation of how these inspired leaders think from the inside out versus how everyone else thinks from the outside in. I particularly liked how he linked his model to the layers in the human brain and how the outside part of the brain deals with language and the ability to understand figures and facts but the real accomplishment is speaking to the inside part of the brain that drives behavior and where decision-making originates. That is the part of the brain that the inspired leaders talk to and get you to believe in what they believe and create a sense of trust and loyalty as opposed to throwing facts and numbers at you.

  • @notagain3732
    @notagain3732 Рік тому

    I decided its time to rewatch this in 2022 . I get to enjoy this explanation at home while many dont have access to this . Realising this makes me feel lucky and blessed and i express gratitude

  • @Karens4741
    @Karens4741 3 роки тому +18

    One of the most profound talks I've ever listened to, thank you Simon!!

  • @PoliticalCompassMemes
    @PoliticalCompassMemes 9 років тому +49

    The flow of his oration just makes this whole message that much more powerful.

  • @antonelagega4141
    @antonelagega4141 4 роки тому +447

    Any 2019 pal? This video will never age and honestly he repeated peopledontbuywhatyoudotheybuywhyyoudoit so many times that it’s in my mind forever

    • @thealignmentor
      @thealignmentor 4 роки тому +3

      Watching again and again

    • @sanxi34
      @sanxi34 4 роки тому +11

      The message is so simple and yet so many people miss the point... I'm gonna print out that sentence in big and put it in some higher-ups' doors haha

    • @yustinushalim1146
      @yustinushalim1146 4 роки тому +4

      I am here. This is timeless.

    • @jwshohan
      @jwshohan 4 роки тому +2

      I guess he wanted to save that line inside viewers brain.

    • @introvertguy8214
      @introvertguy8214 4 роки тому +2

      he talk that so fast 😂

  • @bronsondiamond2025
    @bronsondiamond2025 11 місяців тому +1

    Discovered this guy as a teen and forgot about him. Started an e-commerce that I shut down due to bad timing (high inflation, supply chain issues, pandemic) and seeing this dude speak decades later is like a fire started beneath my seat. Great speaker, Bout to consume a lot of vids on the guy.

  • @ze_meme
    @ze_meme 2 роки тому +49

    This guy is doing a great cause for the world, by such wisdom.
    Thank you Simon ❤️

  • @TheCornbeefsoup
    @TheCornbeefsoup 9 років тому +1103

    10:27 "The Wright Brothers took flight" *sound of airplane passing over*

    • @agbook2007
      @agbook2007 6 років тому +50

      Good catch! I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice it.

    • @milanpalermo02
      @milanpalermo02 6 років тому +28

      So I’m not hallucinating thanks god

    • @becomewhatyoumean6716
      @becomewhatyoumean6716 6 років тому +14

      A propeller drive plane at that.

    • @BlackBloodPoem
      @BlackBloodPoem 6 років тому +6

      Yeah! I was wondering if that was made with purpose or it's just coincidence?

    • @sharduldeshpande97
      @sharduldeshpande97 6 років тому +17

      what if ted always puts such easter eggs in all videos?

  • @WahajAhmad
    @WahajAhmad 3 роки тому +679

    In these 18 minutes Simon has Summarized his book called "Start With Why ".

    • @m_squre
      @m_squre 3 роки тому +6

      I've just completed book and come directly here.

    • @NardoGreyRam
      @NardoGreyRam 3 роки тому +5

      @@m_squre and do you recommend buying it or it is really summarized in this TED talk?

    • @m_squre
      @m_squre 3 роки тому +18

      @@NardoGreyRam the core points is summarised hear, but you like to read with details and example you should definitely buy it.

    • @kawaiime4714
      @kawaiime4714 3 роки тому +17

      @@NardoGreyRam I read a lot of review before starting the book. Almost everyone said, go with UA-cam video rather than reading. So here I am.

    • @jonadol
      @jonadol 3 роки тому +14

      Here because all the reviews are saying "just go to the author's TED talk" lol

  • @mazharulhasan
    @mazharulhasan 2 роки тому +2

    Every year I watch this video and learn new things. What a amazing talk Simon Sinek presents...

  • @onelifekush
    @onelifekush 2 роки тому +2

    I have watched this video a multiple times before today, but today is the first time i have really understood what simon is really trying to communicate. Thankk you for this 💕

  • @LydiaKelso123
    @LydiaKelso123 7 років тому +517

    This is really true. When I am interviewing job candidates I barely look at the CV and transcript. I want to know what they believe and what they're passionate about.

    • @mayattv4986
      @mayattv4986 6 років тому +12

      Lydia K How I wish all HRs think like you do

    • @Hollyweed1
      @Hollyweed1 5 років тому +3

      You look super sweet. Can I have your IG or info?!

    • @kandalaaiswarya3099
      @kandalaaiswarya3099 5 років тому

      l really inspire this video it's very good passionate

    • @SethuSelvam
      @SethuSelvam 5 років тому +8

      Sadly, many don't even know why they want the job!

    • @purplespark8
      @purplespark8 4 роки тому +13

      Well.. why exactly do you do HR work? Everyone (I'd say 85% ppl) wants a job cos of money in the end. By not checking their CV you're saying their whole life has been useless up till now.

  • @bobbobby2092
    @bobbobby2092 4 роки тому +756

    Is that a sound effect or a miraculous coincidence that the sound of air plane can be heard at 10:26 when he said "took flight"?

    • @rbjr208
      @rbjr208 4 роки тому +43

      I think it was a coincidence, 'cause I heard it again a few minutes later.

    • @wutttheheckler2094
      @wutttheheckler2094 4 роки тому +41

      I was about to write that same thing but then I saw your comment and gave it a
      "👍Like" instead.😁

    • @kristynburke
      @kristynburke 4 роки тому +4

      @@wutttheheckler2094 lol me too

    • @pocketfishingrod6595
      @pocketfishingrod6595 4 роки тому +8

      pretty sure that was part of his speech, he told them to play the plane noise at that exact moment

    • @amonglongchar7687
      @amonglongchar7687 4 роки тому

      really... twice

  • @rpcalhoun7
    @rpcalhoun7 2 роки тому

    I learned this principle from a manager in the fitness industry. We called it the X factor- the “why” behind the “what” you want to accomplish. Been working well in my life.

  • @nipun.m96
    @nipun.m96 2 роки тому +15

    It was a good speech, I loved the way he explained the importance of golden rule "starting with why"
    with wonderful examples.
    thank you

  • @stormrobotics3326
    @stormrobotics3326 4 роки тому +193

    Really liked the “why” subject, how he talked about what is everyone’s “why” in life. We must take an initiative in our lives to become great leaders. Without having a “why” we will struggle becoming great leaders

    • @TheJoshuaAHayes
      @TheJoshuaAHayes 3 роки тому +4

      I agree. I recently found my "Why" and ever since then I've had more opportunities and most importantly clarity.

  • @Penthox
    @Penthox 9 років тому +373

    His charisma is extrodinary!

    • @anandpatel1074
      @anandpatel1074 6 років тому +8

      I think he sounds kinda corny. Like he's trying too hard to be "inspiring"

    • @steflondon88
      @steflondon88 6 років тому +10

      Anand, as opposed to not inspiring?

    • @Carolina3788
      @Carolina3788 5 років тому +12

      @@anandpatel1074 I think you misinterpreted it for his confidence to be honest

    • @j-dey1678
      @j-dey1678 5 років тому +7

      @@Carolina3788 those who are threatned by confidence perceive it as arrogance.

    • @space935
      @space935 4 роки тому

      You’re way cornier

  • @PeterGMcDermott
    @PeterGMcDermott Рік тому +3

    The perfectly timed flyover at 10:24 is incredibly underrated.

  • @jonahtitus872
    @jonahtitus872 Рік тому +2

    This was eye opening. For the longest time I saw what other people do and saw what I waned to to do first and chased that with no avail. Looking back I have realized that I should come up with my own ‘why’ and do the things that fulfill that. Come up with a clear why than make a plan to achieve that propose.

  • @moritzschroder
    @moritzschroder 6 років тому +365

    i loved his book "start with why"! it's what got me to quit my dreaded day-job, start my own business and become more active on youtube. thank you, simon!

  • @AeonX7
    @AeonX7 7 років тому +455

    i will watch this once a year

    • @ChrisSalvato
      @ChrisSalvato 7 років тому +17

      I watch it 1x/quarter. Highly recommend.

    • @tacodar
      @tacodar 7 років тому

      you definetely came here after Tony Robbins TED speach, so everything seems slower compared to that :)

    • @AeonX7
      @AeonX7 7 років тому +1

      i havent watched any of tony robbins' ted. mind posting a link ? thanks

    • @RaghavaIndra
      @RaghavaIndra 6 років тому +6

      I guess I will watch it everyday...

    • @kahsa1076
      @kahsa1076 6 років тому +4

      It's been a year, where are you?

  • @rajuchaudhary741
    @rajuchaudhary741 Рік тому

    I can hear this person talk for days and still would want for more.

  • @SuperMrmahendra
    @SuperMrmahendra 2 роки тому +3

    This speech will revolutionise how people or businesses will think and behave..it deals with the exact core. Thanks a lot Simon

  • @JamesJosephFinn
    @JamesJosephFinn 8 років тому +53

    "What you do serves as proof of what you believe".

  • @tannerlee5762
    @tannerlee5762 8 років тому +343

    I love how a plane flies overhead when he's talking about the Wright brothers.

    • @2474hemanth
      @2474hemanth 8 років тому +13

      +Tanner Lee I thought it was a background music (as part of presentation)

    • @ivanruiz4948
      @ivanruiz4948 8 років тому

      hahahaha yes

    • @RobRoy316
      @RobRoy316 7 років тому +13

      Not the first time he talks about the Wright Brothers, the second time... around 10:30... there is a plane that flies over, you can hear it very distinctly. Good catch man! lol

    • @RishiNigamMusic
      @RishiNigamMusic 7 років тому +4

      Haha! I thought that the sound is coming in from my window, from a real airplane. And I thought, nice timing. Until I read your comment. :D

    • @hanifmirzada1785
      @hanifmirzada1785 6 років тому

      mapiker satan farsi

  • @JacinthBok-zw4wb
    @JacinthBok-zw4wb 7 місяців тому

    I was surprised to rediscover this TED Talk from over a decade ago, which perfectly aligns with my startup's vision under the guidance of our two founders: building a company with a clear 'why,' attract like-minded individuals who share the same beliefs, driven by a greater cause, purpose, and unwavering belief.

  • @centneriss
    @centneriss Рік тому

    One of the best talks I've ever had the privilege of listening to. Thank you Simon.

  • @DrAmanKapoor
    @DrAmanKapoor 4 роки тому +185

    This video has had a profound impact on me since the time I first saw it in 2012. It has been a part of change in my approach towards the way I present things , the way I train people , the way I look at things.
    I have been revisiting this video over and over again and every time it sinks in more deeply.
    Inspiring to the core.
    It all begins with Why..
    Thank you Simon for bringing out this to us.
    Would love to really connect with you in person

    • @elanmarketing8463
      @elanmarketing8463 2 роки тому +3

      Exactly how it got me. I knew all of this, but how Simon explains it makes it simple and tangible.

    • @parnamsaini4751
      @parnamsaini4751 2 роки тому

      Really?..mind blowing you mean?

    • @thomasdewolfhound6458
      @thomasdewolfhound6458 2 роки тому +3

      Very intelligent thing to do to revisit because to become good at anything or adapt a different mindset you need to use repitition

  • @selimyldz2455
    @selimyldz2455 5 років тому +6

    A hypnotic speech. He knows when he should stop, wait and talk again. Words are so clear you can even count. Voice tone is up and down to emphasize the words. That should be the way how a person gives a speech.

  • @user-vw4hn4yo6h
    @user-vw4hn4yo6h 3 роки тому +1

    his power of thinking,,, just outstanding!!!❤️

  • @mishelleilieva9657
    @mishelleilieva9657 2 роки тому

    This is among the best TED talks I've ever watched. Bravo!

  • @shaunlott9833
    @shaunlott9833 5 років тому +47

    One of the most comprehensive explanations of breaking down a vision! An excellent illustration of reverse engineering the components of a vision in order to drive commitment throughout an organization. Well done!

  • @heshamgaafar8944
    @heshamgaafar8944 3 роки тому +158

    Watching this in almost 2021 and it's still inspiring. Well done Mr.Simon

  • @Gana0408
    @Gana0408 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent session Simon as always has this skill to make people glued to his talk. Found this one a awesome takeaway to implement my own

  • @azmialfadhil
    @azmialfadhil 3 місяці тому +2

    Watching this video in 2024, what a video and strong messages from simon sunek!

  • @fernandariveraceron1691
    @fernandariveraceron1691 3 роки тому +30

    It´s interesting to see how the impact of the message changes when you know where to start. Here it's shown that emotionality is important in the speech, finally achieving a connection with the audience is the key to success.

  • @top2bottom38
    @top2bottom38 3 роки тому +33

    That's the reason why young kids starts their first questions with "why..."

  • @08_datnguyenduong75
    @08_datnguyenduong75 Рік тому +1

    one word to this speech: Wonderful ! I totally focused on this and actually it helps me a lots. And I came there not because I have to but I want to. Thank you so much for this, sir.

  • @karthikarumugam7952
    @karthikarumugam7952 8 місяців тому

    Upon attending a leadership training this week, Simon sinek golden circle used as a tool. Seriously eye opening for leaders

  • @NoahClevinger
    @NoahClevinger 3 роки тому +169

    The best TED talk I've listened to. I love this guy's philosophy.

  • @laheil3373
    @laheil3373 3 роки тому +25

    I’m about to start a new job and I was nervous but I feel armed with great insight now that I know the WHY. The company’s why, my why, and finding my customer’s why. So inspiring. Thank you!

  • @yuraamirov7893
    @yuraamirov7893 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible how much its possible to learn from Simon

  • @mohithpsa
    @mohithpsa 2 роки тому +6

    One of the very best Ted talks 👏. Excellent message and very well delivered indeed 👌

  • @shelbihicks2152
    @shelbihicks2152 5 років тому +27

    Simon is an amazing speaker. I enjoyed how he correlated the major components of the brain with the inside-out approach of the "golden circle." The traditional approach that works from the outside does not drive behavior. To inspire people to adopt a new idea, you must talk about what you believe and why. When people believe what you believe, they will support your cause.

  • @randomgrill969
    @randomgrill969 5 років тому +29

    This guy. Is a GENIUS!! Thank you for your inspiring Ted Talk!

  • @handle_sb
    @handle_sb 8 місяців тому +1

    I truly love this video. Thank you, Simon, Thank you so much!

  • @joshuaraison
    @joshuaraison 3 роки тому

    10 Years later (14/03/2021) .........
    It was a nice talk. I like the way he speaks. 👏👏

  • @juanjosemarulanda6776
    @juanjosemarulanda6776 8 років тому +442

    Best Ted Talk Ever.

  • @noorierao7431
    @noorierao7431 3 роки тому +4

    I’m admiring your unique thinking more and more, with every video, Simon!

  • @nadirmd2
    @nadirmd2 2 роки тому

    2:42 Simply AMAZED.. Not at the concept (its not the first time I am seeing it) but at the fact that he just FLEW over the most important point "Profit is just a result". Results vs The Why is such a huge chasm of difference that some folks (a miniscule minority get). @ted if you are listening.. Please have this expanded on....

  • @kpopfans1094
    @kpopfans1094 2 роки тому +1

    Here I come here in this video to watch it after 15 years... it's just awesome and to the point

  • @AdilParray
    @AdilParray 3 роки тому +6

    The speech was awesome because he explained with simple examples and the enthusiasm and expressions of authenticity won me over.

  • @shalenadiva
    @shalenadiva 5 років тому +10

    I have to keep watching this to catch all of the gems!!! This INSPIRED me!!! WOW!!!

  • @dabrax4394
    @dabrax4394 2 роки тому +9

    I keep coming back to this video every few years and am still shocked at how little of it has been reflected in the minds of our leaders in recent years.
    It is up to us to do this ourselves! Over and over again - just hoping that something changes! changes nothing!
    As other wise people have said: Change starts with each individual - immediately! The most difficult thing is to believe - the first step is the most important! and the 2 most difficult - to accept the fact, to accept, that after the first step a second and third and many more will follow and that one also sometimes takes the wrong way, recognizes this and learns - that it is not bad to take another way! Bad is - to stand still!

  • @open_ckt
    @open_ckt 2 роки тому

    10:27 I like how he is explaining about the first flight and we can hear in the background the sound of a plane passing nearby.

  • @fromJaneMMason
    @fromJaneMMason 8 років тому +22

    My all-time favorite video. I loved the book, too. I re-watch this video a couple times a year. The concepts are simple, but being human, it is so easy to forget how important the "why" is. Thank you Simon!

  • @globalcom150
    @globalcom150 4 роки тому +6

    I wish I was there to listen to him. Gave me strength to go to another level in my business.

  • @ronlevy2583
    @ronlevy2583 3 роки тому

    Excellent talk. I changed our business' Mission Statement before it was done. Most amazing part was at 10:25 when he mentions how "eventually the Wright Brothers took flight...", and at that moment, you can hear a plane super close and loud fly over the building...

  • @rahool1335
    @rahool1335 Рік тому +1

    Using this for a work presentation. Key principle and great place to start

  • @afrazkhan8238
    @afrazkhan8238 5 років тому +35

    wow, my teacher recommended this video, cz our FYP group was having difficulties with our project but this man really helped a lot.

  • @thejmeister
    @thejmeister 5 років тому +25

    I can see why this talk has changed so many lives. I'm going to be looking for opportunities to put this into practice in my life.

  • @user-bc5cb4hz2i
    @user-bc5cb4hz2i 2 роки тому

    This continues to be a great reminder, "Those who start with WHY have ability to inspire others

  • @SK-wo2qg
    @SK-wo2qg Рік тому

    I feel like I can listen to him speak all day, mind blowing talk!

  • @jojodelacroix
    @jojodelacroix 9 років тому +5

    I love that when he says flight around 10:27 you can hear a plane in the background. It is perfect and sells it on a higher, albeit unintended, level. Or maybe it wasn't unintended and he is just that good?

  • @Jason-vn5xj
    @Jason-vn5xj 5 років тому +13

    This remains one of the all-time most inspirational and important talks I have ever heard. I've listened to this about once or twice a year every year since 2012. Simon has so many exceptional talks; he's really quite a guy.

    • @adamkamienski7322
      @adamkamienski7322 2 роки тому

      Can't remember any better than this one tbh, very important and enlightening speech.

  • @purpletulip6499
    @purpletulip6499 Рік тому +1

    Love listening to simon. Like my daily learning. Thanks very much.. make more videos and meaningful lessons to make us better.. thanks

  • @georgevan2606
    @georgevan2606 Рік тому +7

    "The goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe."
    Goosebumps! This is exactly why Tesla is successful!

  • @hansfrance7243
    @hansfrance7243 4 роки тому +23

    Simply AWESOME! And soooo simple! Exactly what I need today.
    -- Simon, Thank You for sharing and inspiring millions

  • @andreford3666
    @andreford3666 2 роки тому +1

    I am so enjoying this journey thus far and I really see Bixby see and understand how to use the mind to think differently this is such a plus thank you so much God-bless you Continue to keep educating and and sharing your gift your gift of knowledge thanks again my prayers are with you and your family.

  • @placiespejo9664
    @placiespejo9664 9 місяців тому

    who else is thinking why didn’t I watch the TED talk before the podcasts? August 2023 and still 100 % relevant 👏🏼

  • @klebersonqueiroz3142
    @klebersonqueiroz3142 3 роки тому +26

    Sensacional,
    As pessoas se conectam através dos propósitos e os propósitos traz sentido a qualquer ação.

  • @AntonioRillera
    @AntonioRillera 7 років тому +326

    Anyone else notice the sound of a plane flying over when he mentioned the wright brothers taking first flight at 10:26?

    • @Leo19950610
      @Leo19950610 6 років тому +5

      you are not alone.

    • @mahmudarahman7758
      @mahmudarahman7758 6 років тому +8

      the sound was put intentionally

    • @norwegianstud
      @norwegianstud 6 років тому +4

      Some could disagree with you on this due to that this talk may have taken place near an airport. I will claim this because of I belive I noticed flight sounds in other parts of the video just because I where made extra aware of flight sounds after the the so called perfect catch at 10:26. Anyways, we would never have heard flightplanes if it where not for the extremely poor equipment used in this talk. So out of that point we can conclude that the organizers of this talk belong to the bottom 16% Sinek refers to on 11:26.

    • @shamicentertainment1262
      @shamicentertainment1262 5 років тому

      +John Doe
      Yep, they don't teach that in the history books.

    • @nolebrad187
      @nolebrad187 4 роки тому

      Yes I heard

  • @AnupKumar-qx7zg
    @AnupKumar-qx7zg 2 роки тому

    Whenever i watched i get new perspective for my business and life. Thanks Simon Sinek for incredible video.

  • @jennwah5680
    @jennwah5680 2 роки тому +1

    Man, its so true. A lot of times, we really don't care about how well people talking about their plans, their strategy or etc. We listen to their dreams and their purpose, because that's what move people together and inspire people. Facts are just bull***. Dreams are everything

  • @vjstylo123
    @vjstylo123 4 роки тому +7

    He plays with words very well and builds up an lovely ambience

  • @JackDanielsGrandIllusionist
    @JackDanielsGrandIllusionist 3 роки тому +11

    2020 and still one of the best talks ever!

  • @tunglamngo4835
    @tunglamngo4835 Рік тому +1

    I'm pretty sure this is among the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard. Thanks for this beautiful sharing

  • @jeffreeroof939
    @jeffreeroof939 2 роки тому

    An inspiring discovery, the "Why" . Now used by many inspirational speakers. Getting to the core of our being. So no I can't explain it because it come from a part of our consciousness where there is no language, no words.

  • @iilglobalinc
    @iilglobalinc 8 років тому +12

    "People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it." Amazing. Such a great presentation and explanation on how leaders inspired action throughout our world.