When We Elevate Our Human Skills, We Elevate the World Around Us

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There is an entire section
in the bookshop
called self-help,
but
there is no section called
help others.

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to build the
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What Human Skill Will Help You Grow?

Our courses teach the skills to help you perform at your natural best. Is there an area we can help you improve?

Career Growth Essentials

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The Art of Presenting

Discover Simon’s techniques to captivate your audience with confidence.

How to Be a Leader People Actually Trust (And Maybe Even Love)

Master the psychological skills that inspire others to contribute.

A Navy SEAL's Guide to High Performance at Work

With Simon and Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander.

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What's New

Insightful musings, useful advice, and other news you can use.

How to Talk About Your Weaknesses

Our founder Simon Sinek breaks down how talking about weaknesses can actually be one of our biggest stengths.

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How to Make Others Feel Like They Matter

According to Optimist Instructor and behavioral research expert Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.

Why Being Healthy Isn’t Just About You

Simon and Mark Hyman had a pretty enlightening conversation about the links between health and friendship on the most recent episode of A Bit of

Good News for Social Media! New Study Shows the Internet Isn’t All Bad

Doomscrolling and vitriol on the internet feel like they have become more rampant than ever... here's why.

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A Bit of Optimism

The latest episodes from Simon's weekly podcast about life, leadership, and generally interesting things.

The Cure for Loneliness
with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt

Should You Work With Your Friends?
with my friend Will Guidara

Why We Do What We Do

We imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. We believe the best way to build this world is to commit to building it together.

When We Elevate Our Human Skills, We Elevate the World Around Us

What Human Skill Will Help You Grow?