"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." -- Audrey Hepburn

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what led Audrey Hepburn to think that.

You have been inspiring me for the last 15 years of my professional life, from a banker to an airline pilot, and still continuing. Thank you

Simon thank you for noting about the importance of infinite mentality of leadership. The thing is that "performance", KPI's, "outcomes" or many other sophisticated management terms have been widely used to encapsulate "selfishness". Care, compassion, empathy and genuine interests are gradually forgotten. Hence, people are increasingly fragile and therefore losing their trust to the companies and government. They then begin to seek balance from firmer and more protective leaders (who might be more selfish). We have tendency to misatrribute our emotions. Sadly, that is why "populism", "me first mentality" and "grandeurism" ideas are rising. Anyway, thank you for such a wonderful message. As always, it's indeed inspiring.

“I have never understood why it is "greed" to want to keep the money you have earned but not greed to want to take somebody else's money.” ― Thomas Sowell

@samtavoosian3059

Жыл бұрын

Because business is someone elses money. It flows from someone else to another

Wish this guy was my real-life work mentor.

This describes what was difficult to put into words the experience of working for numerous big companies.

Thank you for a voice of reason and empathy, seems this is crucial in the world today where fear, anxiety and selfishness is spreading in many places. Please keep up the great work Simon. Much love from Stockholm, Sweden.

this man's doing good work to the world

Love it Simon: definitely agreed : " We don't have to convince them why they should hire us " very good point ! Trust is Key. Thank you dear .

What a bold topic Second you Simon zillion times.

Selfishness is the core problem of many big problems.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Is selflessness the solution?

Thank you for your wise words. Since Covid, the words "Lucky to have jobs", have become a mantra where I work. While folks do feel lucky, and have worked very very hard to help keep the business going, those words fall short in making people feel valued. Your teachings are changing the world for all people, thank you for what you do!

I love you man! Every time I struggle in my own business, I come back to your channel and slowly get the energy to make one more step further. Thank you so much!

Mr Sinek - I am an avid follower of your channel, and your books are a fantastic read. Thank you so much for your material and your views.

Wow! When you're a certain age...and you look back and are so sure things were different and better THEN....and it's just not a generation thing...and 'when I was young' memory. ..Thank you Simon. 🙏

Your words inspire me a lot Simon, I surely believe that the world is taking steps in right directions, and together and by help of god in showing us the right directions, we will make world a better place than it is

Simon Sinek. Your leadership teachings actually gave me hope on society FYI. I will be reviewing your lessons regularly over time and happy to know this will be here for future children in my life too.

So sad if the leader does not support his members. But everything has been done by the members to take care and support the organization. Thank you Simon.

And this has crept into personal life: people don't have fulfilling relationships because of this. I also think much of this came from the boomers, as their parents wanted life to be easier and so they weren't forced to develop personal character, of which accountability used to be a component. Growing up during the post war boom, seeking pleasure became a priority. This was aided by technological advances which enabled a more relaxed and leisurely lifestyle, as mere survival was no longer of prime concern.

Out of all the great things Simon said .. this is the best and my most favourite insight. Organization are not bothered about anything except shareholders .. not even their own customers.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

If an organization is bad to its customers, will that be good for its shareholders?

Was not the most focus'd student, but kept a good heart and got the grit and mark.

Good start point . That what we need .

What timing for this post! I'm talking about this selfish movement with my circles and clients. I'm especially focused on people using this lens and then decide how to vote. I shared the concept with empathy with a CEO client of mine on the verge of a layoff. If more leaders were reminded and taught to use this as a tool we'd be in a much better place. I've lived thru this entire shift, very good points you bring up. Small trends can turn the ship. I'm glad I saw this. I will push this out.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Is selflessness a good way to go?

You're truly inspiring person. You rock Simon \m/ love from India and the world

Reading Leaders Eat Last again and this was one of the central points that just help me reframe so much

A book called Morality by Jonathan Sacks talks about the same things but in terms of society rather than business. It's a good read

It feels like the time that selfishness stated to rise is also the time when humanity education started to drop off in schools. Music and art classes didn't get the funding they used to, that money went towards the sports, and that will change people to not care, because they were never exposed to what makes people human. They were taught that they have to find out how to get maximum benefit from minimal effort, with the standardized tests

@shtoinky

3 жыл бұрын

@Jessica Marie Baumgartner the arts might have gotten more funding over recent decades, but not where they matter. I have music and art teacher friends that are legitimately worried about their future...

Amen brotha!!! Even when I was in the Marines, I saw many bad examples of leadership, but also many good ones. Moving to the corporate world outside of the marine corps , any potential good leaders in management, were usually hindered by bad management around the top. The last acquisition, all I ever heard about was share holder meetings. And i'm like, what about us and our customers?? After 6 years, I had to leave that company that no longer gave a crap about us

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

If the company treats its employees/customers bad, and therefore loses them, won't that ultimately be bad for its shareholders?

Love you Simon, would like to meet you at least once 😊 you are awesome

Milton Friedman believed first and foremost that for companies to be successful they must provide a product or service that meets a need or demand of their customers and the exchange must be voluntarily and within legal and moral norms of a society. Yes, companies have a responsibility to share holders. But does any company exist that doesn't meet the needs or demands of customers? Actually, yes. Healthcare, education etc. - industries that are subsidized by the government and or considered too big to fail. And hence the biggest part of the problem. The seed of greed is often planted or nourished by the government. It may not be a lack of leadership as much as a lack of morality.

Mountaineers know it best: alone you go higher & faster but together you go further & safer. Always remember it!

Amen my Simon ❤️. We are marching in the right direction because many of us will not support companies, countries and leaders who are greed, power and self driven. More of us humans must stand together against this depraved behavior and not be part of promoting this money oriented systems. People before profit and the entire aim of leadership is to help others rise, grow, develop and inspire others along. It ideally should be we never I. You are Amazing Mr Sinek 💘 ❗

@nastyheretic4240

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried to take something from the supermarket without paying for it? It doesn't work out very well.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

What does "people before profit" mean? Suppose I sell you something you want. You benefit because you get something you want from me. I also benefit by selling to you because doing so helps me earn a profit. So we both benefit. Is this a case of "people before profit"?

@racaciaruth4460

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 of course it's natural for the need to make a profit to further your business but the percentage /markup of your product should be reasonable enough for any person to afford basic essentials. The car needs the fuel, it cannot reach the destination without it, we need money but to what extent does business go to benefit?? Yes money /profits must be made but the employee and consumer should never be "abused" in the process. Thank you for your response. 🙏

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

​@@racaciaruth4460 How do you determine what is a "reasonable" amount to charge? Suppose McDonald's offers a hamburger for sale. Is it reasonable to sell it for $1, $5, $15, or . . . ? You're welcome for my response.

@racaciaruth4460

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 dearest Mr Norton the point is this :Money when becomes the only focus above the needs of people who help you make it, is driven by selfishness and greed. We are not saying don't make your profit, we need profit to advance the cause right, but people are important too and the people/employees who work in these companies are as equally important. The culture of making more money is driven not for humanity but selfish gain. Our world has extremely rich and poor. The Bible says if you have two coats and you see a brother without give.. Etc. We have become a God less society, materialistic and self oriented. 🙏 Churches, hospitals, schools & other organizations have become business focused. Yes there are few organizations that are not because they prioritize the human & being humane above the greed to accumulating wealth. Have a blessed day. 💕

*One of the reasons could be the rise of the use of technology and what is being displayed* 🙏

@conned

3 жыл бұрын

True but Tech itself cant do that, it the lack of old school values not taught in home n schools..

Razor sharp insight

Great content as usual 👍

Like a coach of a team trying to appease, not the fans, but the owners of the club. If the coach looks after the players, the owners get looked after automatically. If a company cares about its employees, the shareholder value shall be taken care of, ipso facto.

SIMPLY A-MA-ZING!

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to hear what you found to be amazing.

And everywhere

Deep

I agree

It was bayer corporation that first introduced shareholder profit as the organisational priority.

Waow! 👏👏👏

This is currently happening in SA, cabinets are chosen based on Connections, state money Looting left right and centre

Please write your speech by English in down for better understanding.

I had no idea about the historical foundation for this selfishness. Simon, you are leading us toward a much better version of ourselves, which we all deserve. Thank you.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Is selflessness what we should aim for?

@LyndseyMacPherson

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 I believe so, yes. You see, if we're all looking out for others, everyone is taken care of. Idealistic? Sure. But I think it's a worthy goal. And ultimately, if all we're concerned about in business is to make money, we're missing out on the value, joy and fulfilment found in advancing or creating something that serves others--and there's no reason why we can't do this and still be successful in a capitalist society.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

@@LyndseyMacPherson Do you think selflessness means sacrificing yourself, like Mother Teresa?

@LyndseyMacPherson

3 жыл бұрын

​ @Dan Norton Interesting question. I suppose there exists a wide spectrum of what can be considered 'selflessness'. I suppose sacrifice, whether nominal or considerable, is a part of that. But one doesn't need to emulate Mother Teresa to selflessly care about creating commerce that benefits more than oneself, do they? I guess I see successful business in a capitalist framework as a recipe. In that recipe, one needs ingredients like ambition/desire for prosperity, wisdom/discernment, curiosity/ability to take risks, and responsibility/compassion for others, among other things. If there is too much of any one of those ingredients, that recipe is going to fail. Maybe not right away, but eventually, it won't produce its intrinsic, potential benefits. What are your thoughts on selflessness in business?

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

​@@LyndseyMacPherson "one doesn't need to emulate Mother Teresa to selflessly care about creating commerce that benefits more than oneself, do they?" I think one can be selfless in a less extreme way than Mother Teresa. But why should one be selfless at all, in any (even small) degree, if that means doing something bad for yourself? (And if it doesn't mean that, what does it mean?) Thanks for asking. I am opposed to selflessness (as I understand it) in business and everywhere else. I think one should always do what's good for oneself. This doesn't mean that one will treat others badly, however, as it is not good for oneself to treat others badly, because then they will more likely treat you badly. It is good for me to treat others fairly--or I will suffer consequences from treating them unfairly. (I have a lot more to say about selfishness, selflessness, and related topics on my KZread channel.)

if you can't beat them, join them

But it’s basically everyone being selfish now, and the few who are aware of it, and can’t bring themselves to be selfish, because they know how much it hurts themselves, do not want to give that kind of hurt to others, are the ones suffering through this time the most. Because you end up taking in all the hurt, that others normally project outwards, so they don’t have to feel it themselves. These are tough times for sensitive souls, that just want to spread love.

Thank you,Simon for the selfless work that you do. I was worried about you because you are based in NYC. Take care,be safe and be well.💐🇺🇸

Really love your work Simon! You're such a good human and outstanding leader!

"make it out with as much money as you can and fuck everything else" - modern mantra

And in individuals.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

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How to make peace in a breaking team or should I let then go on there own path?🤔

The market is the transactions (exchange of private property) in a free society. It can only exist if there is freedom, and it manages the finite resources to try to satisfy the needs of society itself. It sounds like something abstract but it's the consecuence of all of us buying and selling. Each person, when buy something stops spending that money on other things. Money is nothing more than a resource allocation system; certain needs are privileged over others. The companies are trying to find out how satisfy the society needs. Milton Friedman says that the profits of the companies are the consecuese of being effective, and efficent, in this process (which improves our live style). Many concepts emerge from this, but I think the most appropriate for the topic you mention is about salaries: The more competitive a market is (with better technology and methods used) companies will have to compete for the main resource needed in every project: qualified employees (the obvious consecuence is that salaries tend to rise). The progress that is lived is thanks to this. Nowadays we know good leadership, technology, a good work environment are keys to success. This competition (which does not seek to be destructive but rather cooperative) generates prosperity. Sorry for the long comment (and my english :D ), I just wanted to clarify Milton Friedman. I know that what he says is not intuitive, and can be missundertood. It's important undertand that he was talking about companies, but not persons. The people defines which company success (when we buy their products), so a responsable consumer should know who he buy from.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Is the free market a system of selfishness?

Not appease the fans but the owners.

Selfish spreads

Milton Friedman was highly influenced by Hayek and his I interpretation of classical liberalism. The focus on absolute freedom, individualism and removal of oversight and checks and balances on the corporate world culminated into the GFC, which he did not live to see. But he and Hayek did give rise to the neoclassical movement. In my humble view, Keynes had the better theory and has proven to be far more successful with a system which was based on responsibility and a level of morality.

When are you running for office? 😂 You've got my vote ✊

What if the issue is not the idea of shareholder supremacy, but it's in the understanding of what that means? Could it be that the framing you are presenting, Simon, is one of "away" and a better direction is "beyond" or "above"? If shareholders had an infinite mindset and desire for the organization, would there be any issues with shareholder supremacy? There were clearly inferior tactics used in the name of a finite mindset and short term gains ... yet that's not considering the future shareholders at all. If you consider future shareholders, and an infinite mindset then the tactics change yet shareholder supremacy remains.

Is it bad to pursue profit?

The problem with giving share holders the primary focus is that they will force you to focus on the bottom line. The problem with focusing too heavily on the bottom line is that you will get what I call; bottom-line-itis. The problem with bottom-line-itis is that you will do everything that you think is necessary to become profitable, and do absolutely nothing you need to do; to return to being profitable. In the end, you will go out of business. Focusing solely on the bottom line is no way to run a business. If you don't treat your employees properly, they will not... more to the point, they cannot take care of your customers. If your employees cannot take care of your customers as a result of company policy, the customers find a business that will take care of them, and that is where they spend their money.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Is it in a company's own financial interest to treat its employees well?

Where did Milton Friedman said that?

Leadership comes from 'truth' Nothing else brings authentic leadership without truth you have a misshapen identity. What/ who is truth you ask... God is truth. Without the principles of truth you will only have as I said a fractured tribe, group etc... Selfishness comes from a desire to overpower others. Jesus Christ made disciples of men. These 11 disciples changed not just their era but all of history. Now that Simon is the " Infinite game."

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Do you think selflessness is good?

The rise of over inflated sense of value to me seems to be a bigger problem. Your demands should be proportionate to what you are offering.

Hopefully as time progresses corporate employees and people ostracize individuals whom they identify as being selfish and narcastic in nature.

Here first

Milton Friedman was still a great economist

I have appreciated many of SS vids. This however seem to cater to L, as compared to the objective and empirical positions he has discussed in previous presentations... my first thumps down in over 10 yrs on UT.

And in churches.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

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@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 you have a question. What is it?

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES I wasn't clear on what you meant with your comment "And in churches."

@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 most Christians repel those who aren't Christians. that's not God's design for His kids. Salt preserves. Light attracts. Love connects.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES Does your comment have something to do with selfishness (the topic of the video)?

And the selfish middle management who work for themselves and have their own agenda using the corporate and employees as a medium. And of course, hypocrisy of talking about customer NPS but caring for cash EPS.

who is this?

Meh. I think this is a distortion of Friedman's statement and certainly his larger body off work. Government tax law played a larger role in those tactics. If employees and consumers are free to choose among many options, tactics that are selfish, instead of serving, will not survive in the long run.

@b1bbscraz3y

3 жыл бұрын

there is no evidence to prove that to be true. in fact the evidence shows the opposite. the most selfish businesses are among the most successful in the world. those that pay workers the least they can are among the most successful

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

"tactics that are selfish, instead of serving, will not survive in the long run." Does this mean that surviving in the long run is an unselfish thing to do?

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

​@@b1bbscraz3y Is it bad if a company pays its workers the least it can?

@b1bbscraz3y

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanNorton1 I'll give you 5 minutes to sit back and think about that question and how ignorant it is. 'is it bad if a company pays its workers the least it can" yes that's called serfdom and slavery. go read a history book lil bud

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

@@b1bbscraz3y What's ignorant about my question? You're wrong about slavery, which is when force is used to make people work, not when a company pays its workers the least it can.

Mentions about how corrupt politicians are nowadays, then mentions how improved the politicians are and how we moving into success, hmmmm.

Who is Jack Welch!? 😕 It's not so much the leaders I'm concerned with but society at large has definitely changed...selfie culture, feminism, divorce (to name a few) are all signs of a very selfish and egotistical culture

The pendulum is swinging back. We don’t have to push it faster, its more like we just have to reduce resistance to its swing.

Selfish leaders... wow, it's as though he's speaking directly to Trump.

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Does a selfish person do what's good for himself?

I prefer socialism

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

Why?

You have no idea about what you are talking about. Please be smart. Milton Friedman was one of the smartest minds of all times. Selfishness is freedom, which moves the world, how much stupid shit and "good leadership" we need depends on the stage of cultural evolution we are at. When you fire inefficient people, they are going to work in something they fit better for society and going to add more value

@leonadams1053

3 жыл бұрын

Cristián Etchart, so tell us why, after 40 years of Friedman theory dominance in America, aren’t the people generally much healthier, happy, and more secure/free in our society? And don’t blame “The Media” because you know that’s a right-wing, boogie-man cop out.

@cristianetchart4691

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonadams1053 who says people are worse or not better? Under which standards?

@DanNorton1

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonadams1053 What theory of Friedman's do you think has dominated for 40 years? Free markets?