Simon SinekSimon Sinek and Trevor Noah on the Quality More Leaders Need To Talk About | Full Conversation
Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- June 12, 2026
- Duration
- 21m
- Channel
- Simon Sinek
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
"If ever there was a time when human kindness was needed, it is now. Kindness is the backbone of our shared humanity, a simple yet universal quality. It is also a quality that is seldom mentioned in discussions about thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and pioneers, and yet it is something that should underpin all collaborative enterprises, and all our activities in everyday life." —Brilliant Minds 2025 https://brilliantminds.co/events-brilliant-minds-2025/ Video from Brilliant Minds 2025, in conversation with comedian, producer, and best-sellling author, Trevor Noah ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:20 How to receive kindness 4:15 When to give space, when to move forward 6:45 The three types of kindness 9:45 Courage, kindness, and generosity 11:10 The etymology and origin of kindness 16:00 The difference between empathy and kindness 20:27 Conclusion + + + Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; 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. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. + + + Website: http://simonsinek.com/ Leaderful: https://simonsinek.com/leaderful Podcast: http://apple.co/simonsinek Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek Simon’s books: The Infinite Game: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/ Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/ Leaders Eat Last: https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/ Together is Better: https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/ + + + #SimonSinek
SPEAKERS
Trevor Noah
hostSouth African comedian, writer, and former host of The Daily Show.
Simon Sinek
guestAuthor and leadership speaker known for work on purpose-driven leadership (e.g., Start With Why).
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Simon Sinek, featuring Trevor Noah and Simon Sinek, Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah on the Quality More Leaders Need To Talk About | Full Conversation explores sinek and Noah redefine kindness as courageous, communal action beyond niceness They argue that receiving kindness is itself a form of kindness because accepting help or praise strengthens the giver and reinforces community bonds.
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