A Bit of Optimism

Chapman’s vision and lived leadership resonates totally with my personal experience. Demonstrating right and caring leadership can not be done alone within an organisation, it requires absolute engagement and commitment of the senior leadership and a reference model to function with. The model institutionalised within one of the previous company I’ve worked for was the Shingo Model, of which the foundation’s principle is « Lead with humility and Respect of every individual ». This is a powerful cultural enabler, and as a leader the first sign of respect is to ensure that the individuals feel safe in the organisation they contribute in (both physically and psychologically safe). Listening to the individuals under your leadership and engaging them in the success of the team and the organisation day after day, can only lead to excellence in what they do both individually and collectively. Ultimately there will be no room left for cynicism within such organisation, but collective engagement and joy! This is a long journey, and the society has so much to gain from the shift, but great leaders are there to show the way and inspire others...

I use to love this podcast because there’s was no add and the time was under 1h But NOW, putting 3x advertising sequences each 2-3 min long has really change our listener experience. It’s pollution to my ear and it’s sad cause this podcast has a lot of good insight. Please change that Simon.

Sinek is not only one of the few who’s advice is on par with famous stoics of Greek and Roman times, with this podcast he shows us how he can get other people with great skills to effectively share their knowledge. Man, if scientists ever perfect cloning, or if we ever manage to download consciousness and turn it into an A.I. assistant, sign me up for a Sinek model. But above all, Simon, keep doing what you’re doing. The world needs this stuff now more than ever.