Simon Sinek'sOptimism Company

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Joseph Kim

Joseph desires to empower those who are next, so that we can be equipped to transform ourselves and the world around us. He has an unshakeable belief that tomorrow can be better than today and that leaders should aim to leave behind a positive legacy for the next generation. As an academic entrepreneur Joseph has served as a business school professor in Seoul, a Google Tech Talks speaker in Silicon Valley, and president of an international college in Osaka. Joseph is the author of two books, Reformed Epistemology (philosophy) and Power7 (communication).

He is a co-founder of Power7 Communication and has served as a communication and leadership keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator for organizations such as Nike, Samsung, PWC, BCG, NASA, the US Air Force and many more global organizations. Joseph is an alum of Harvard Business School and received his PhD in philosophy from Arizona State University. His mid-life passions include riding his motorcycle, playing electric guitar for his church, and training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with his sons.

In just one lifetime, you can change not only your world, but the world of those around you and after you.

Joseph Kim

Offerings from Joseph

The Infinite Game

We can’t choose the game. We can’t choose the rules. We can only choose how we play.

Leaders Eat Last

Imagine a world where everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, and returns home feeling fulfilled.

Start With WHY

Any person or organization can explain what they do, some can explain how they are different or better, but very few can clearly articulate why.

Build Trusting Teams

When times are tough, only trusting teams accomplish what others find impossible.

Refine Your WHY

The second half of your WHY journey continues with developing your WHY statement in community.

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