Simon Sinek's The Optimism Company’s Post

A true leader can say “I don’t know” or “I don’t understand” or “I need help.” When I sat down with Inc. Magazine, I told them one of the best lessons I’ve ever learned—that I don’t have to pretend to know everything. You can watch our full interview here: https://bit.ly/2DRDPre

Enrique Romero

Global Technology Strategist, Futurist, Minimalist, Thinker, Always Curious, Mentor, 🇺🇸, Volleyballer, and..

5y

Accurate. True leaders are humble and interested in learning always

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That’s so true, it took we years to be big enough to admit that I wasn’t all knowing

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I always taught nursing students, pretending to know it all diminishes trust and compromises the competency of the service you give.

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David N.

National Business Development Manager | National Sales Manager | Distribution Sales Specialist | National Account Executive

5y

Very true!

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Lonnie C. Dement

Transitioning to off grid

5y

No person is perfect and knows all. Some think they are, though...

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Rashmi Srivastava

Technical Program Manager

5y

So True, thanks!

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Akim Shode

Oracle DBA | OCI, AWS Solutions Architect

5y

Being humble!

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"and um - that was stupid" lol! This is spot on... Embrace opportunities for growth, such an important lesson. Thanks for sharing this!

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Robert Smith

Policy and Procedure Manager

5y

I concur with Simon Sinek lesson. I believe that leadership is about guiding people, and it has nothing to do with comprehending everything. I realize first hand in and out the military that being a leader is not easy. I have never had the title of “CEO,” “VP,” or “GM," but I have shown real leadership, by motivating others through my efforts and being capable of saying “I don’t know” or “I don’t understand,” but most importantly I knew when to ask for help!

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Why can't all people be that open

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