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One Surprising Side Effect of Knowing Your WHY
Discover how knowing your WHY speeds up decisions, reduces stress, and builds trust by turning choices into clear, purpose-driven actions.
Saying This One Sentence Will Make You a Better Leader
Want to be a leader who makes their team feel seen and valued? Use this phrase often and honestly.
The Day I Learned the Difference Between Being Important and Being a Leader
A story about a ceramic cup, and why real leadership isn’t about the perks, but about how you serve when they’re gone.
5 Things Managers Do That Leaders Never Would, According to Simon
Simon reveals the subtle but powerful ways leaders set themselves apart from managers—and why those choices matter most in times of crisis.
One Simple and Effective Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches
Picture walking into a project kickoff meeting where everyone is polite, slightly guarded, and waiting for someone else to break the ice. Or imagine starting a new role where your...
6 Shocking Stats That Prove Middle Managers Are in Crisis
Why the people holding companies together feel unsupported, overworked, and ready to leave.
The Leadership Trick That Takes 3 Minutes and Changes Everything
Leadership researcher Zach Mercurio, Ph.D., reveals why remembering even the smallest details about your team beats trust falls every time.
Would You Still Lead If No One Ever Knew Your Name?
There’s a story I love to tell about leadership, but it doesn’t start with a CEO or a general. It starts with someone you’ve probably never heard of—the person who...
The 3 Skills 57% of Middle Managers Are Desperately Missing
Our survey of 971 managers uncovered why so many feel stuck in survival mode—and the practical steps leaders can take to help them thrive.
7 Things Gen-Z Employees Shouldn’t Say to Their Bosses
Every generation has its workplace growing pains. For Gen-Z, it’s learning how to be heard without getting dismissed.
The Simple Weekend Habit That Makes You Less Unhappy
A former Google exec swears by this simple Saturday morning ritual to clear your mind, tackle stress, and actually enjoy your weekend—no apps, no gurus, just silence.
The Single Best Way to Be a More Assertive Leader
Why true assertiveness means embracing opposing views—and how doing so makes you a stronger, more credible leader.
No One Learns to Swim on the Shore
The ability to take on something radically new isn't rare—it's human. Simon unpacks how we grow when we leap.
12 Words That Kill Trust (And What to Say Instead)
These simple word swaps will turn difficult conversations into productive ones.
Tired of Soul-Crushing Corporate Jargon? Help Us Bury the Worst Acronyms
We’re done decoding alphabet soup in meetings. Nominate the acronyms that deserve a proper burial—and make room for clearer, human communication.
What to Do When Your Company Has Zero Promotion Path
How to take control of your career growth—even when your company offers no roadmap, titles are vague, and promotions feel like guesswork.
How to Make Your Boss Notice Your Work (Without Looking Like You’re Bragging)
Boost your visibility at work by aligning with your boss’s goals and communicating your contributions with confidence—no bragging required.
Your Coworker Stole Your Idea? Here’s Simon’s 3-Step Response
How to spot when idea theft becomes a pattern and tactfully reclaim credit without causing conflict.