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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.
The Leading Cause of Professional Divorce: Micromanagement
In the world of professional relationships, micromanaging can be the cause of what many would consider a “professional divorce.” This raises the question: If a boss doesn’t trust their employees to do their job, why did they bring them into the company in the first place? This is a question…
My 2024 Ins and Outs
As we navigate through 2024, it’s essential to embrace the “ins” and leave behind the “outs.” This year is all about unleashing brilliance, embracing resilience, and learning how to thrive in both our personal and professional lives. To do so, we must prioritize mindful practices, continuous learning, financial planning, and…
Who’s the Boss of Your Life’s Energy?
Every day you go to work to make money to pay bills. Does that sum up the totality of our lives? My bride recently paid two outstanding bills – in full. I was so happy that we would no longer have to deal with the yoke of finance charges, and…
What Are You Waiting For?
Did you start this year off with a bang? If so, great, and continue your journey! But if you were planning to set the world on fire and then somewhere along the way your flame of consistency and dedication began to flicker, do not worry! I am here to help…
Worry, Your Old Friend
Hello O’ Brilliant One and Happy New Year! Are you inspired but tired? I want to share this story with you to motivate you to continue your journey to CRUSH 2024. In this story, you will meet one of the characters from my new book, Resilience@Work, who is someone I…
My PlanIt Pro – Your App to CRUSH 2024
What is My PlanIt Pro? I assume that is the question you may be asking. Well, I am excited to share with you that My PlanIt Pro is a new iOS app that will be available in the Apple App Store starting in early January 2024. My PlanIt Pro was…
How to Achieve Success Every Single Day
Do you ever feel like you can’t get through your daily to-do list? Is there too much going on in a single day that life just gets away from you? Stevie Johns here, and I have created the “Every Day List” to supercharge your daily effectiveness.In the hustle of our…
Managing Holiday Stress
Navigating the holiday season without stress—yes, it’s possible! The holiday season, adorned with twinkling lights and heartfelt gatherings, often arrives hand in hand with a whirlwind of activities, emotions, and obligations. While it’s a time of celebration and joy, it can also bring a fair share of stress and overwhelm.
24 Ways to CRUSH 2024
It is that time of year again—the time when you are ready to create your list of New Year’s resolutions. Well, O’ Brilliant One, you’re in luck. My dear friend, Emily Haruko Leeb, and I have got you covered with a list of 24 tips to help you CRUSH 2024!…
24 Books to CRUSH 2024
Reading is so important in acquiring knowledge. The older I become, the more I realize what I don’t know, and I make it an imperative to read on a daily basis. I am not asking you to give me a badge or trophy for reading. I want to encourage you to challenge those in your sphere of influence to read. I’ve curated a list of books that I’ve read over the last year that challenged me. I still continue to refer to them. Here are my favorites, which are a mix of personal development, leadership and business acumen, trauma, and sleep.
Kick It Up a Notch
Have you heard of the old saying, “If you don’t know where you are going, then any road will take you there”? Well, here is the $1million question for you: Where are you going? As you know, we are beginning our journey to CRUSH 2024, and with the…
How AI Can Elevate Your Personal Brand
Now, let’s discuss how AI can elevate your personal brand. O’ Brilliant One, as you tread on the path of building a unique, impactful, personal brand, every tool and strategy you embrace becomes a reflection of your vision, ethos, and brilliance. In today’s digital age, the symbiotic relationship between technology…
Thrivers Have Spark
Today, we live in a world where there are wars, a sputtering business economy, disruption du jour, and a helicopter of uncertainty swirling around us. Yet, in the midst of this turmoil there arise individuals just like you who have decided to grab the steering wheel of the future and…
What You Want…Wants You
It was early—4:37 AM, to be exact, and as I was lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, all I could hear in the deep place of my soul were these words, “What do you really want?” Instantly, I found myself leaping out of bed to race to my office…
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish I knew this then because I would’ve made a better choice or gone in another direction”? There are many people walking around with regret, wishing they could turn back the hands of time and reverse past decisions. The…
The Power of Quality Friendships
In life, I believe that all you need is one good friend—someone who sees your flaws, imperfections, and areas of opportunity. They know you and you know them. Yet, they refuse to cut you off at the knees with piercing comments or feed you to the wolves of your own…
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.
5 Tips to Dominate Your Next Interview
In today’s competitive job market, acing an interview is crucial to securing your dream job. But how can you ensure that you will stand out from the crowd and leave a lasting impression on your potential employer? I have devised a concept called OWN IT, an acronym that will help…
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…
Encouragement Is Oxygen for the Soul
Have you ever wondered how to create oxygen for the soul? Here’s the answer you’re looking for: Encouragement is oxygen for the soul. When we receive encouragement, we gain confidence. We feel seen and appreciated. Encouragement makes us feel empowered to carry on in the face of adversity. This principle…