In the latest episode of the podcast **”Now What? with Trevor Noah”**, renowned leadership thinker **Simon Sinek** had an interesting conversation about the problems in modern leadership culture. With the shocking and provocative question: **”Why are all bosses stupid?”**, Sinek not only sheds light on common leadership mistakes but also suggests a new approach to creating a better working environment.

Sinek emphasizes that the term “stupid” is not meant to be derogatory, but rather refers to a lack of sensitivity in understanding employees and building a positive working environment.

– **Leadership by power**: Many bosses manage by imposing power rather than encouraging consensus. This often creates a large gap between leaders and employees.

– **Lack of empathy**: According to Sinek, today’s managers often focus on results and forget about the human element. *”They forget that their teams are people with feelings, not machines,” he says.

– **Fear of failure**: One of the biggest problems, Sinek points out, is a leadership culture that is afraid of failure and is reluctant to admit mistakes. This creates a negative cycle, causing the entire team to lose faith in the leader.

Trevor Noah, with his humorous yet insightful leadership style, dissected the solution with Sinek. The two agreed that, to change, leaders need to:

1. **Learn to listen**: Instead of just giving orders, start by understanding what employees really need. 2. **Admit mistakes**: Sinek emphasizes that, *”A boss who apologizes not only earns more respect, but also builds a strong trust with his team.”*
3. **Invest in people**: Trevor and Sinek agree that the greatest value of a company is not the product, but the team behind it.

The podcast quickly gained a lot of attention on social media, with many comments expressing their agreement:

– *”Simon Sinek once again made me think about my leadership style. Worth listening to!”*
– *”Trevor Noah is a great host, asking the real questions.”*

With its straightforward subject matter and practical solutions, this episode is not only a critique but also an inspiration for leaders around the world to improve their style.