The School of Greatness

862 Simon Sinek: The Power of the Infinite Mindset

Oct 14, 2019

In this enlightening conversation, Simon Sinek, a renowned business consultant and author, dives into the essence of leadership and teamwork. He emphasizes that true leadership stems from trust and shared responsibilities, urging that anyone can be a leader. Sinek introduces the concept of an infinite mindset, which prioritizes continuous growth and collective success over individual victories. He also contrasts meaningful workplace culture with superficial perks, advocating for strong relationships as the cornerstone of employee engagement and loyalty.

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Quick takeaways

True leadership involves serving others and fostering trust for shared goals.

Living with an infinite mindset emphasizes progress over finite goals for success.

Teamwork cultivates a healthier mindset for achieving collective success in leadership roles.

Deep dives

Building Self-Confidence through Service

Building self-confidence stems from helping others overcome self-doubt. By genuinely caring for someone's success and committing to their well-being, one can develop a stronger belief in themselves by fostering the confidence of others.

Intro

4min

The Sacrifices of Pursuing a Purpose Driven Life

5min

The Power of Simplified Messaging

11min

The Essence of Workplace Culture Beyond Perks

4min

Empowering Leadership and Community

20min

Building Trust and Confidence

3min

Embracing the Infinite Mindset

9min

Shifting Perspectives: The Power of Infinite Mindsets in Leadership

4min

Fostering Trust and Growth in Leadership

5min

10.

Navigating Competition: Learning from Rivals

3min

11.

The Power of Rivalry and Healthy Growth Mindset

4min

12.

Embracing the Infinite Mindset: Key Life Lessons

2min

13.

The Essence of Greatness: Service and Connection

3min

14.

The Power of Serving Others for Personal Growth

5min

What does it mean to be a leader? How do you define winning? At its root, leadership is a responsibility to the people around us. Anyone on your team can become a leader. It’s the kind of team trust that transforms your co-workers into a family. Just like leadership, winning is an on-going process. Winning requires an infinite mindset. Every day we study and train so that we can become better than the day before. You must embrace the process. If you do, great leadership awaits you. In today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the qualities of leadership and how to create a better office environment with a master of organizational leadership: Simon Sinek. Simon is a business consultant, author, and motivational speaker. He teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. As an author, he has released multiple best-selling books, Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better and Find Your Why. His latest book is The Infinite Game. Simon talks about his journey and why creating a great work environment is so important to him. He also discusses the Infinite Game and why it’s a process that will reap great benefits. So get ready to learn about playing the Infinite Game on Episode 862.
Some Questions I Ask:
Why does following your purpose require a personal sacrifice? (05:30)
Is there one person in a business who is responsible for improving the culture? (17:15)
What makes someone a leader? (26:20)
How do you develop self-confidence? (32:05)
What is the Infinite Mind? (41:20)
What is the difference between an Individual athlete and a team athlete? (44:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to avoid sustained stress in business (10:00)
Why you should always be inspired to go to work (21:50)
Simon’s definition of a leader (26:20)
How to build your self-confidence (32:05)
Why the Infinite Mind is vital to our future success (41:20)
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