This TED talk (currently the third most popular in history) addresses the critical role of communication - and belief - in bringing about change, and has powerful implications for your leadership as a public theologian. You’ll learn about the diffusion of innovations and “the golden circle” of why, how, and what you do what you do - and how your dream/cause/purpose/belief (on the level of values, vision, etc, not simply doctrine) makes all the difference in your impact - great guidance for aspiring public theologians!

(By the way, if you want more from Simon Sinek, click here for an incredible interview.)

“It’s those who start with why who inspire those around them,” Sinek concludes. In our next module, we’ll focus on the WHY.