Providing news and information while helping aspiring writers and journalists, http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=sbailey http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=sbailey 118 67 http://thesop.org/images/thesop_118x67.jpg Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:40:00 GMT Just when you thought the global economic tsunami was subsiding and happy days were returning to the shores of our world, we are hit with a crosswind of bad news. http://thesop.org/story/20120205/shifting-from-average-to-brilliant-5-insights-to-thrive.html http://thesop.org/story/20120205/shifting-from-average-to-brilliant-5-insights-to-thrive.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:49:00 GMT Welcome to the New Normal! This is the moment when you will stand up on your own two feet and make something happen. http://thesop.org/story/20120122/make-this-moment-count.html http://thesop.org/story/20120122/make-this-moment-count.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:21:00 GMT Recently, I was being interviewed by Total Package Womens Network. A caller asked, "what do you do when your internal picture of future success is the total opposite of your current reality http://thesop.org/story/20111213/celebrate-your-crumbs-and-release-your-brilliance.html http://thesop.org/story/20111213/celebrate-your-crumbs-and-release-your-brilliance.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:31:00 GMT When it is time for you to shift into another realm of meaningfulness, you will become dissatisfied being satisfied. http://thesop.org/story/20111103/doing-work-that-is-meaningless-is-like-pushing-water-uphill.html http://thesop.org/story/20111103/doing-work-that-is-meaningless-is-like-pushing-water-uphill.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:59:00 GMT As we hear the echoes of a double dip recession from all corners of the media, I can't help but think about my recent trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. http://thesop.org/story/20111015/tts-time-to-flip-the-script.html http://thesop.org/story/20111015/tts-time-to-flip-the-script.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:55:00 GMT Don't miss your chance to attend the first Release Your Brilliance Weekend happening September 8-10, 2011 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando Florida. http://thesop.org/story/20110811/the-first-release-your-brilliance-weekend-with-simon-t-bailey.html http://thesop.org/story/20110811/the-first-release-your-brilliance-weekend-with-simon-t-bailey.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:02:00 GMT Simon T. Says...a professional marriage will last with brilliant bosses instead of horrible bosses! http://thesop.org/story/20110728/are-you-married-to-your-job-but-still-looking.html http://thesop.org/story/20110728/are-you-married-to-your-job-but-still-looking.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:48:00 GMT Micromanagers - leaders who manage with excessive control or attention to detail - are one of the biggest reasons employees divorce their organizations. http://thesop.org/story/20110721/the-no-1-brilliance-blocker-is-micromanagement.html http://thesop.org/story/20110721/the-no-1-brilliance-blocker-is-micromanagement.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:11:00 GMT My friend explained that every time he had the "where is my career going" conversation with his leader, the response was always the same: "Just hang in there. http://thesop.org/story/20110714/the-cause-for-professional-divorce-horrible-bosses.html http://thesop.org/story/20110714/the-cause-for-professional-divorce-horrible-bosses.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:25:00 GMT If you intend to live brilliantly, then disruption is in your future. In fact, look at your calendar; it's your next appointment. http://thesop.org/story/20110616/disruption-one-of-the-most-important-words-to-embrace-in-the-new-normal.html http://thesop.org/story/20110616/disruption-one-of-the-most-important-words-to-embrace-in-the-new-normal.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:04:00 GMT As you may already know, the sound barrier refers to a point in which an aircraft moves from transonic to supersonic speed. http://thesop.org/story/20110429/how-will-you-break-your-sound-barrier.html http://thesop.org/story/20110429/how-will-you-break-your-sound-barrier.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:21:00 GMT A client was recently sharing with me her frustration with her assistant. She had asked her to do what she thought was a simple task in Microsoft Outlook and she couldnt do it. http://thesop.org/story/20110317/deja-vu-been-theredone-that.html http://thesop.org/story/20110317/deja-vu-been-theredone-that.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:43:00 GMT Poor, inconsistent, sloppy service also sends a message that we don't care about you and it really doesn't matter if you return or not. http://thesop.org/story/20110227/5-tips-for-personal-service-with-a-brilliant-touch.html http://thesop.org/story/20110227/5-tips-for-personal-service-with-a-brilliant-touch.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Wed, 9 Feb 2011 19:44:00 GMT I recently submitted a proposal to an organization to work with them, and the person in charge rejected it. http://thesop.org/story/20110209/5-tips-to-help-you-bounce-back-after-rejection.html http://thesop.org/story/20110209/5-tips-to-help-you-bounce-back-after-rejection.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist)) Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:15:00 GMT Welcome to the New Normal. This is a period in history when those who take their foot off the brakes of life will accelerate into the future. http://thesop.org/story/20110119/we-dare-you-to-be-brilliant.html http://thesop.org/story/20110119/we-dare-you-to-be-brilliant.html simon@simontbailey.com (Simon Bailey (Mentor/Columnist))