Who is Simon Sinek?
Simon Sinek is a well-known public speaker, best-selling author, and successful business leader in both the United States and abroad. His inspirational talks on leadership and management have resonated with people worldwide and have made him famous. He has become a well-known name in the industry due to the millions of times he has viewed his motivational videos on YouTube and other social media platforms.
| Real Name/Full Name | Simon Oliver Sinek |
| Date Of Birth | 9 October 1973 |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Birthplace | Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Author, Speaker, and Consultant. |
| Net worth | $18 Million. |
Biography
Born on October 9, 1973, in Wimbledon, London, U.K., Sinek Oliver Sinek is the son of Sinek Oliver Sinek. Stiv Sinek is Simon’s dad, and his mother, Susan Sinek, is famous for writing Simply Scrumptious Desserts.
He completed his education at ‘Northern Valley Regional High School’ in Demarest, Bergen County, New Jersey, U.S. in 1991. At first, he enrolled at ‘The City University’ in London to study law, but later dropped out to pursue advertising. Brandeis University in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts awarded him a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology upon his graduation.
Personal Life
There is no indication that Simon Sinek is married or in a relationship.
Career
Sinek’s professional journey began at the advertising agency ‘Euro RSCG’ in New York City, U.S., and then progressed to ‘Ogilvy & Mather’ (O&M) in New York. He returned to his previous employer after working at O&M for some time. He had the opportunity to work with clients like MCI, Oppenheimer Funds, DISH Network, and NASDAQ during his time with these companies. In 2002, he started his own company, ‘Sinek Partners’, after working for ad agencies.
Sinek’s 2010 talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action, established him as a public figure and launched his career to new heights. Due to the talk’s popularity, Sinek has been invited to speak at various events, one of which is the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit. Audiences around the world are still drawn to his informative and inspiring talks.
The next month saw the publication of his first book, ‘Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action’ by Portfolio. In 2014, he released his second book, ‘Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together, and Others Don’t,’ which explains why some teams pull together and others don’t. Penguin also published this.
On September 5, 2017, ‘Penguin’ published his book ‘Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team,’ a follow-up to his book ‘Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. In 2019, his book ‘The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-Lasting Success’ was published by ‘Portfolio.’ So far, all his books have broken sales records and have been bestsellers in their respective categories. Multiple languages have been used to translate them, such as Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi.
As time progressed, he has established himself as a successful motivational speaker and leadership coach. Many organizations have hired him to coach not only their employees but also their leaders. The United Nations Organization is among the organizations he has conducted workshops for, including ‘3M,’ ‘MARS,’ ‘SAP,’ ‘Microsoft,’ ‘Intel,’ and ‘Mars,’ among others.
Simon Sinek has contributed to the ‘Wall Street Journal,’ ‘The New York Times,’ the ‘Houston Chronicle,’ ‘FastCompany,’ ‘The Washington Post,’ CMO Magazine, ‘BusinessWeek,’ NPR, ‘BrandWeek,’ The Huffington Post, and ‘IncBizNet.’
Books of Simon Sinek
- 2022. Understanding the power of “Why”: a mind-opening positive analysis to getting things done.
- 2020. The Infinite Game.
- 2019. The infinite game.
- 2017. Find Your Why: A Practical Guide to Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team.
- 2016. Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration.
- 2014. Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t.
- 2011. Why Entrepreneurs Love Steve Jobs.
- 2009. How great leaders inspire action.
- 2009. Start with why: How great leaders inspire everyone to take action.
Net Worth
Simon Sinek’s net worth is estimated to be around $18 million, and he is well-known for publishing, speaking, and business. His bestselling books and impactful speeches have made him one of the top experts in leadership and motivation.
Simon Sinek’s success is due to the way he has encouraged countless individuals to lead with purpose and create positive change through his work
