Simon Sinek

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

I've spent years studying what separates managers from leaders, and the distinctions are both subtle yet profound.

Here are 5️⃣ critical differences that reveal whether you're managing or leading:

Simon reveals the subtle but powerful ways leaders set themselves apart from managers—and why those choices matter most in times of crisis.

10/09/2026

If a leader gives people something to belong to and provides a clear direction, then those who believe will find amazing ways to get there.

Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

10/08/2026

The struggle is the point.

The process of figuring things out is what teaches us, fulfills us and, in the end, makes us happy. My fear is that AI makes it easy to skip that process entirely, including when we're trying to work through our own lives.

Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks is watching more of his students use AI as a therapist. His warning: it's built to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear.

The people who help us grow are the ones who care enough to be honest with us.

Who's the person in your life who always tells you the truth?

🎧 While A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus, listen to my full conversation with Arthur wherever you get your podcasts.

10/06/2026

Excited, scared, or dead inside?

Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks says those are the three feelings your gut sends when you face a big decision, like a new job, a move, or a proposal. The right mix is 80% excitement, 20% fear, and 0% deadness.

What I love about this is that it makes a little fear a good sign. It means the decision matters.

What's your gut telling you right now?

🎧 While A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus, listen to my full conversation with Arthur wherever you get your podcasts.

10/05/2026

Storytelling is a daily practice that shapes how others see and remember you—from water cooler conversations to the all-hands meeting and every ordinary moment in between.

That's why we asked acclaimed author and speaker Don Yaeger to share five practical techniques to tell stories that build trust, make ideas stick, and inspire action.

Watch, practice, and level up your own storytelling with this new miniseries in Leaderful: https://getinspired.cc/4rQGuYv

10/03/2026

Looking for practical ways to put your purpose into action?

Consider taking a 30‑day sprint with three strategies we've outlined to get you started. ⬇️

Then, come back at the end of the month and let us know how it went!

Learn how to turn purpose into action with Simon Sinek’s advice on using your WHY as a decision filter, leadership tool, and daily compass.

10/01/2026

If you're looking for a sign to try that new thing you've been putting off, this is it. Take a cue from Rob Lowe and say, "You know what... screw it," then see what happens. You may surprise yourself.

🎧 Catch up on all episodes of A Bit of Optimism wherever you get your podcasts.