Simeon Quarrie, CEO of Vivida and an award-winning international speaker, discusses his journey from starting a business at 16 to becoming a multimedia storyteller for major brands like Apple and Google. He emphasizes the importance of blending creativity with technology, delivering work to the highest standards, and listening to the right voices of support. Simeon's transition from wedding photography to corporate storytelling was facilitated by his ability to tell compelling stories and his dedication to excellence. He highlights the value of understanding one's strengths and leveraging them for future success.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Blend passions. Stand out in the marketplace by uniquely combining your interests. ACTION: Explore ways to combine your passions or interests into a possible career strength.
2. Focus on quality. Deliver work to the best of your ability to open up future opportunities. ACTION: Pick one task you’re responsible for and look for ways to improve the quality of your work.
3. Listen to your most valuable voices. Surround yourself with the right voices of support, especially your most valuable customer. ACTION: Determine who those people are and listen to their recommendations for improvement.
4. Learn about yourself. Discover your strengths and leverage them for long-term success. ACTION: Schedule time to consider your strengths, write them down, and identify patterns.

Guest Resources

Learn more about Simeon Quarrie by following him on LinkedIn.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Discovering Your Strengths

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Ed Greenwood, the mastermind behind the iconic Forgotten Realms, shares his journey from childhood daydreams to becoming a Dungeons & Dragons legend. He reveals the magic formula: read everything, find your unique voice, and create like there's no tomorrow. Greenwood’s wisdom goes beyond writing; it’s about finding a career that lights you up, surrounding yourself with people who support your quirks, and aiming for a legacy that’s more about impact than income. Whether you're just starting out or switching gears, Greenwood’s story is a reminder to pursue your passions with relentless creativity and heart. Listen to his story and choose the action that resonates the most with you today!

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Learn from those you admire. Study their work to build a more profound basis for creativity. ACTION: Choose your favorite format and learn something new from someone you admire.
2. Be prolific. Creating a lot of content opens more doors. ACTION: Schedule regular time to create content without worrying about perfection.
3. Have a clear vision. Make that vision the result of engaging all five senses, not just sight. ACTION: Review your vision and ask yourself if you’re using all five senses to develop it more clearly.
4. Keep up the momentum. To keep the creative process rolling, start the next creative task immediately after completing the previous one. ACTION: Schedule a 5-minute block after all existing creative tasks dedicated to starting “the next one.”

Guest Resources

Follow Ed Greenwood on X, username @TheEdVerse, or on Discord by joining the server, Greenwood’s Grotto.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Time Management Fundamentals

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Discover the inspiring journey of Laura Roeder, who navigated the challenges of building and selling businesses, all while making time for family and adventure. Her determination, creativity, and ingenuity are key to her success as an entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll learn how she built businesses designed to grow without constant involvement from the founder, as well as finding what comes naturally and delegating tasks. Listen to her story and choose which action serves you best today.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Network with purpose. Network successfully by building relationships with people you naturally connect with rather than forcing one. ACTION: Go to an upcoming networking event and find someone you genuinely connect with to grow a natural connection.
2. Identify your natural gifts. Figure out what comes naturally to you. You should highlight your strengths rather than dismissing them. ACTION: Take Discovering Your Strengths on LinkedIn Learning.
3. Focus on your MVAs. For optimal productivity, spend the majority of your working hours on your most valuable activities. ACTION: Reserve larger blocks of time in your calendar to focus on your MVAs.
4. Make work enjoyable. Look for small ways to make your work easier and more enjoyable. You’ll find yourself more focused and productive! ACTION: Think of something you can either delegate or change and ask to speak with your manager to discuss options.

Guest Resources

Learn more about Laura Roeder at LauraRoeder.com. You can sign up for her newsletter to stay updated on all her courses and events, or you can follow her on social media.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Discovering Your Strengths

Prioritizing Your Tasks

Time Management Fundamentals

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com