Discover how to become a great leader by mastering brilliance and resilience in this dynamic 39-minute episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast. Join hosts Darren Bridgett and Damon Lembi as they interview Simon T. Bailey, a world-renowned expert in personal and professional development. Gain actionable strategies to tap into your own brilliance and resilience while fostering these attributes in your team. Learn how to create a culture of psychological safety, boost emotional intelligence, and unlock your team's full potential. Explore insights from Disney on creating exceptional experiences, understand the critical role of middle managers in building resilience, and acquire practical advice for helping teams thrive during challenging times. Delve into personality archetypes in the workplace and discover the importance of emotional connection and service in sales.
Mastering Brilliance and Resilience for Great Leadership
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Simon T. Bailey – Darren introduces Simon T. Bailey, sharing his impressive background and career transition from Disney to becoming a keynote speaker and thought leader in brilliance and resilience.
Defining Brilliance – Simon explains what brilliance means and why it’s essential in today’s world, along with research insights on how creativity and intelligence can be unlocked in the workplace.
Simon’s Journey to Brilliance – Simon shares his story of working at Disney, making a career pivot, and how resilience and brilliance became his focus.
The Disney Difference – Simon tells a story from Disney’s The Lion King that illustrates how leaders can “plus up” the employee and customer experience.
Taking the Leap – Simon discusses the courage it took to leave Disney and pursue his passion for speaking, training, and consulting.
Developing Middle Managers – Simon emphasizes the importance of middle management in fostering a culture of resilience and brilliance within organizations.
Archetypes in the Workplace – Simon introduces the personality archetypes from his book Resilience at Workand explains how leaders can better support their teams by understanding these archetypes.
Serving vs. Selling – Simon shares a story about Arnold Palmer and the importance of focusing on emotional connection and service in sales.
Taught by
Learnit Training
