A Bit of Optimism podcast

A Bit of Optimism

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.

 

#233

What Is Your Team Afraid to Tell You? | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 3

Giving and receiving feedback is one of the hardest things we do at work and most of us ju... more

28 Jul 2026

57 MINS

57:47

28 Jul 2026


#232

The Secret to Better Conversations Isn't Talking | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 2

The fastest way to improve your relationships isn't talking. It's listening. Most of us he... more

21 Jul 2026

48 MINS

48:40

21 Jul 2026


#231

The Hidden Cost of Always Saying Yes | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 1

Welcome to Feelings at Work, a special series from A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek. Wor... more

14 Jul 2026

58 MINS

58:05

14 Jul 2026


#230

Why We Fall for the Wrong Person with Couples Therapist Dr. Harville Hendrix

Maybe this sounds familiar: you fall hard for someone, and over a year later you're fighti... more

07 Jul 2026

53 MINS

53:41

07 Jul 2026


#229

How to Tell If Fear Is Protecting You or Holding You Back with Extreme Athlete Nelly Attar

We tell ourselves the reason we never chase the big dream is that we're not ready, not bra... more

30 Jun 2026

51 MINS

51:10

30 Jun 2026


#228

Remembering Bob Chapman: The Mentor Who Changed My Life

Sixteen years ago, an unknown CEO running a manufacturing company in the Midwest saw my TE... more

23 Jun 2026

52 MINS

52:06

23 Jun 2026


#227

The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching (And Everyone Needs) with AI Expert Ethan Mollick

Be honest: AI makes you a little nervous. Maybe you're afraid it'll take your job. Maybe y... more

16 Jun 2026

58 MINS

58:53

16 Jun 2026


#226

How to Stop Letting Your Own Thoughts Make You Sick, Stressed, and Stuck with Dr. Ellen Langer

Most of us are so certain about, well, everything. We think we can predict what's coming, ... more

09 Jun 2026

57 MINS

57:16

09 Jun 2026


#225

What Happens When You Stop Optimizing and Start Committing with Former LA Lakers President Tim Harri...

In a world of job-hopping, side hustles, and an endless LinkedIn feed, Tim Harris did some... more

02 Jun 2026

56 MINS

56:36

02 Jun 2026


#224

Revisited: Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with Author Fredrik Backman

Hello from Team Simon! We're taking a quick break this week and will be back with brand-ne... more

26 May 2026

58 MINS

58:07

26 May 2026


#223

How to Stop Being Socially Awkward (According to Science) with Behavioral Scientist Vanessa Van Edwa...

Maybe this sounds familiar: you leave a party and spend the rest of the night convinced ev... more

19 May 2026

58 MINS

58:55

19 May 2026


#222

Stop Telling Us Everything Happens for a Reason with Anti-Victim Tom Nash

We often comfort ourselves with the idea that things happen for a reason, or define our st... more

12 May 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:00

12 May 2026


#221

The Real Reason You Feel Empty (Even When Life Looks Good) with Musician Mike Posner

If at some point, you've looked at your life—your job, your relationships, your achievemen... more

05 May 2026

52 MINS

52:37

05 May 2026