Welcome,
AAO Members!
Your leadership journey starts here. The modules in this program will equip you with the human skills you need to inspire your team and achieve long-term success at your practice.
"Be the leader you wish you had so you can run the practice you’ve always dreamed of." 
FAQs
Why should I take the Simon Sinek + AAO Inspired Leadership Program?
As Simon says, ”Success is a team sport.” Designed specifically for orthodontists to develop the human skills needed to build high-performing teams and lead an even more successful practice.
- Overcome burnout – yours and your team’s
- Reduce workplace drama
- Become a confident and effective communicator
- Create a culture where you and your team will thrive
Another perk? You’ll earn 14 units of ADA CERP CE and a Simon Sinek-AAO certificate at the successful completion of the program.
This program is available to all AAO members and their office managers.
AAO members enrolled in this program receive exclusive discounts for Simon Sinek team building programs and bulk book orders. Details coming soon.
Who is Simon Sinek?
Simon is an unshakeable optimist, thought-leader and bestselling author. Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace—which reached 80 million views in its first week. He continues to share inspiration through his bestselling books, including global bestseller Start with WHY and The New York Times bestsellers Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, as well as his podcast, A Bit of Optimism.
In addition, Simon is the founder of The Optimism Company, a leadership learning and development company, and he publishes other inspiring thinkers and doers through his publishing partnership with Penguin Random House called Optimism Press. His unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention, and he has met with a broad array of leaders and organizations in nearly every industry.
You can learn more about Simon here.
How can I learn more about Simon’s work?
Simon’s videos, books, and podcast are all great resources. We also recommend following him on socials to keep up to date!
You can learn more about Simon’s work here.
AAO members enrolled in this program receive exclusive discounts for Simon Sinek team building programs and bulk book orders. Details coming soon.
What is The Optimism Company all about?
You can read about our WHY here and more about why Simon decided to start the company here. We’re all about inspiring people to do what inspires them, so that together, each of us can change our world for the better.
What is Simon’s TED Talk I keep hearing about?
Watch it, and others he’s done since, here.
Can I purchase a class for my team?
Yes! AAO members enrolled in this program receive exclusive discounts for Simon Sinek team building programs and bulk book orders. Details coming soon.