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Delve into insights and strategies for a vibrant life at work and beyond. Simon’s articles will help you explore life’s brilliance through insights to help you transform professionally and personally.
Slalom, Thank You for Letting Me Go
You didn’t see it coming. However, you could intuitively sense that something was about to shift in your career. No one likes to be let go from a job where they have given their blood, sweat, and tears. Like many other companies, Slalom recently let go of one thousand people.
Elevate Your Brilliance: Say Goodbye to Average
Welcome to the Brilliance Age, where you bid adieu to mediocrity and the rumors of quiet cutting. Average is over, average is done. In the Brilliance Age, you shift from retiring from what no longer works to rewiring to what will work, which is Brilliant YOU! Yes, my friend, it’s…
My 12 Life-Changing Words
Have you ever experienced a struggle in your career or personal life? What about feeling like you didn’t fit in, or people didn’t like you? That was me many years ago when I first entered the workforce. I constantly felt like I didn’t belong and people didn’t like me. I…
5 Lessons from Working with LinkedIn Learning
Many years ago, my friend Merryl said to me, “The next time you’re in Montecito (Santa Barbara), California, I want to introduce you to my friend Lynda.” I had no idea who Lynda was or why she wanted me to meet her. Well, I said “yes” because I trusted Merryl.
Stop Looking for a Job and Find an Opportunity
A few weeks ago a dear friend of mine called in somewhat of a panic. Her company had just been acquired by another one and the operational team of the new parent company would be evaluating the entire team. Within 90 days they would decide who would stay and who…
Experience the Power of Serendipity
I recently attended an executive retreat that included a few of the world’s most brilliant communicators. Personally, I was there to discover, explore, and confirm my intuitive beliefs about how business should be done in this post-modern era. However, I experienced serendipity when I bumped into three executives from my…
Leadership Insertion – A Need to Be Seen
I was talking with an executive the other day and we got into a discussion about the crises of the stock market, crypto, the war in Ukraine, and the real estate industry. One of the comments he made was that leaders are inserting themselves into more meetings to protect their…
7 Ways to Attract, Activate, and Advance Talent
Top Trends of Brilliant Companies Dear Brilliant Companies, If you want to attract talent and then ensure that those employees are not scrolling through Indeed.com to find their next gig, then consider a handful of steps that can make all the difference. (I can already hear what you are thinking:…
Wait a Minute. Are you Dropping the Monkey on Me?
“Don’t drop the monkey on me” were the words that I heard from a CEO of a company. I looked at him puzzled and wondered what in the world did he mean? As the facilitator, I wasn’t sure where to go with this and then, he explained to a room…
Dump the Plump
Pounding feet, dozens of sneakers, sweat, conversation, and a buzz in the air! This is what I witnessed while teaching a class at an insurance company. During lunchtime I saw men and women walk past me, and then a few minutes later I saw the same people walk right by…
Self-motivation Is Your Edge
Scientists experimented with laboratory rats to measure their motivation to live under different circumstances. They dropped a rat into a jar of water that had been placed in total darkness, and they timed how long the animal would continue swimming before it gave up and allowed itself to drown. It…
Culture Starts with Love – A True Signet Jewelers Love Story
There are times in life when you meet a client that totally gets it. Signet Jewelers is that client. For them, employee experience is the top priority. Executive leadership models care and compassion for everyone. Meanwhile, the field executives are laser-focused on accountability while demonstrating empathy. Anyway, as we worked together over the next couple of days, Signet demonstrated three behaviors that confirmed that culture starts with love.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: 5 Ways to Infuse Joy in Your Business
What comes to mind when you hear Strawberries & Cream Bundtlet, Red Velvet Bundtlet, or Key Lime Bundtlet? Better yet, how do you feel when you hear 10,000 bites of joy? Well, if you have a sweet tooth like me, then you probably know that I am talking about the pure joy of biting into a moist Nothing Bundt Cake (NBC).As much as I went to serve, I walked away with a new appreciation for a brand whose competitive edge is Joy! Here are some of my key takeaways that you can explore in your own business:
What Would I Tell My 25-Year Old Self Entering the Job Market Today?
Research says that the average worker will spend one-third of their lives in a place of business. I believe that if you are going to work, you might as well make it a fantastic experience. Here are 13 lessons I've learned in my professional journey.
Take 5 – The No. 1 Best Place to Work
After 20 years of studying and working with best-in-class brands in multiple industries, I can tell you in a nano-second which companies are a cut above the rest. Take 5 is the bucket leader in the car wash industry. As a result of a series of acquisitions and mergers, they currently have 400 locations and are expanding quickly. Let's see why this is the best place to work!
Sparked by Taco Bell's Marketing Team
Being at your best as often as possible is the surest way to guarantee professional growth and personal fulfillment. How do you create that consistency when we struggle to get it right? Let's find out here.
A Flourishing Employee in the New World
When I look at these key flourishing indicators that are important to employees, I can’t help but think about the virtual interview with Simon Sinek during the SAP’s Sapphire Now Event. Simon said something that still reverberates today: “The job of a leader is to no longer care about results. The job of a leader is to care about the people that care about the results. The job of the leader is to no longer care about the customer. The job of a leader is to care about the people who care about the customer.” -Simon Sinek
Spark Your Leadership Superpowers with Slalom
Did you know that the average person in their lifetime will spend 90,000-plus hours working? That’s almost one-third of their life. Why not love your work and life at the same time?!? I had an amazing time with Slalom Consulting as I got to understand that their vision is more than just returning shareholder value and being the most profitable company in the world. It’s about developing people in their core competencies and coaching them to be their very best.