What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about ourselves and our relationships?

In a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, leadership expert Simon Sinek shares his own experience caring for his mental health as the world shut down. He discusses why we need to nurture friendships (in both good times and bad), explains why anyone can be a leader -- and reveals the secret to discovering your "why" in life.

This virtual conversation, hosted by the head of TED Chris Anderson, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event
  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:41 The impact of collective pandemic trauma
  • 3:33 How to strengthen your relationships
  • 6:21 Healing by helping others
  • 11:06 An exercise to find your “why”
  • 13:24 The best way to show up for loved ones
  • 14:36 The true definition of leadership
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    Simon Sinek
    Leadership Expert
    Described as "a visionary thinker with a rare intellect," Sinek has devoted his professional life to helping 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.
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    Chris Anderson
    Head of Ted
    Chris Anderson is the Curator of TED, a nonprofit devoted to sharing valuable ideas, primarily through the medium of 'TED Talks' -- short talks that are offered free online to a global audience.