Simon Sinek — Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch

Simon Sinek

August 28, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

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A conversation with the author of Start With Why on optimism, purpose, and how we lead.

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In this episode

  • What it means to play an infinite game in work and life
  • How starting with why changes the way you lead and decide
  • A practical case for optimism that goes beyond positive thinking
  • Why building community matters and how food connects people

About this episode

Phil & David feel inspired and downright happy to welcome to "Lunch" the inspiring and insightful Simon Sinek, the New York Times bestselling author of "Start With Why" and "The Infinite Game," Optimist influencer and host of his own "A Bit of Optimism" podcast. For more about Simon and his Optimism Company, go to https://simonsinek.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

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Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.

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