REACH Interview Series: Simon Sinek

The Reach Interview Series is an informal dialogue between Andy Molinsky and respected thought leaders about the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone, especially in the process of developing yourself as a leader.

You probably know Simon Sinek as a best selling author and accomplished speaker. But what you probably don’t know is that Simon struggled early on in his career to develop he confidence he’s so known for today. In this interview, we chat about the early challenges Simon faced on his leadership journey, how he overcame these challenges – -and the advice he has for young people interested in developing their own leadership potential.

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