Third Most Popular Ted Talks

Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action

     In this Ted Talk, Simon Sinek an ethnographer/ author describes what he calls the "golden circle," a way to think, act and communicate in a completely different way than everyone else. Simon starts his presentation by asking why, "Why is Apple so innovative year after year after year... they are just another computer company... Why is it that Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights Movement? And why is it that the Wright brother were able to figure out control powered manned flight when there were certainly other teams who were better qualified and funded...?" (Sinek, Simon). He later answers these questions by stating that all of the most inspired leaders and organizations think, act, and communicate from the inside out. 

Ted Ideas Worth Spreading. 2014. Ted Talk, n.p. By HsuUnited.

I believe that this is one of the most popular Ted Talks because the Simon Sinek speaks so confidently, and he seems to be very certain about the ideas he is presenting.While watching the video one can tell how passionate he is about his thoughts and ideas just by listening to his tone of voice and how good he was at maintaining eye contact. Simon provides a very compelling argument about starting your sales presentation by asking, "Why?" I think the audience and all viewers notice and realize that what he is saying  is absolutely true and can be applied to anything in life. Overall, his Ted Talk was very inspiring and I can understand why it is the third most popular in the world.