Stories & Articles

The Incredible Power of an “Eight-Minute Catch-Up” with a Friend

Discover the “eight-minute catch-up” with Simon Sinek: a simple way to strengthen bonds and support friends, proven to enhance well-being and reduce loneliness.

One Effective Way to Silence Your Inner Critic

Overcome self-criticism with Simon Sinek’s guide to self-compassion. Learn to name your inner critic, forgive mistakes, celebrate wins, and self-check for a happier life.

Should You Tell Your Employees Not to Work on Weekends?

Our founder and Chief Optimist, Simon Sinek, writes in himself to reveal one simple way even well-intentioned leaders can unwittingly damage morale.

The Introvert’s Guide to Socializing

Former U.S. ambassador Matthew Barzun, a self-described introvert, reveals his secret proprietary toolkit for mastering better conversations with anyone.

Simon’s 5 Tips to Build Strong Leadership Presence

Want to present yourself as the great leader that you are? Check out Simon Sinek’s 5 Tips to help you build a strong Leadership Presence.

From Small Talk to Deep Connections: A Q&A with Dr. Sara Kuburic

We reached out to the instructor of our newest online course, Dr Sara Kuburic, PsyD, for some advice on how to build stronger relationships with your coworkers.

Bestselling Author James Clear Tells Simon the Secrets to Changing Your Habits

In a recent episode of the podcast, author of “Atomic Habits” James Clear delves into the essential steps to creating good habits and breaking bad ones.

The Perfect Answer to “Tell Me About Yourself”

Want to really impress at your next job interview? Founder of The Optimism Company Simon Sinek has a tip on how to ace the request to “Tell me about yourself”.

One Way You Can Change the World in 2024

Start the New Year off with some world-changing advice from Simon Sinek, Founder of The Optimism Company.

Simon’s #1 Rule of Public Speaking

Simon reveals the #1 rule you should follow if you want your next presentation to resonate with your audience and make an impact that they’ll never forget.