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Below is a note I just sent to my Brilliant Carat email newsletter subscribers regarding a special opportunity today when you buy my book from Amazon.com. See below…  

As I emailed last week, today is the day that we’re making a BIG push to move my new book “Release Your Brilliance” up the charts. We want it to make the best-sellers list but I can’t do it without YOUR help. So here’s the deal, if you order my book today at our special promo page (www.ReleaseYourBrillianceBook.com), not only will you be helping me a great deal and getting my book (which I truly know will positively impact your life), you’ll also get access to dozens of amazing (free) bonus gifts from me and some of my other best-selling author friends.

If you can go ahead and order a copy of Release your Brilliance for yourself and maybe a few copies for those you know – today  – that would be a HUGE help. Even if you have the old paperback version, you’ll want this new enhanced hardcover edition with lots of fresh content and new exercises. My publisher is telling me that if we can create a groundswell of sales TODAY that we have a great shot at moving even further up the rankings… quite possibly making the NY Times bestseller list.

Go to www.ReleaseYourBrillianceBook.com for complete details and to get access to the free gifts (worth well over $500). If each of my Brilliant Carat subscribers bought just one copy right now, I can almost guarantee that we’d hit # 1 on several bestseller lists!

I’m not a “hard sell” kind of guy, but I truly believe the small investment of just $13 or so on this book will dramatically impact your life. The bonus gifts are just icing on the cake and an extra incentive to say THANK YOU for buying copies TODAY. The book is a great resource for your co-workers and friends too! You can invite them to take advantage of this offer today as well… forward this email to someone you know.  

To help remove any reservations you may have, if you buy a copy today and are not positively impacted once you read it, you can shoot me an email and I’ll give you a credit (equal to the cost of the book) off any of my other products. That’s how confident I am that this book is worth your time, your energy and your investment. I’d appreciate your help in taking it to the next level so more and more people can benefit.

Again, the link to the special offer is www.ReleaseYourBrillianceBook.com

You are Brilliant!

-Simon

www.SimonTBailey.com

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I was recently in New Orleans, LA giving a half-day program for the top leaders of EDG, Inc. a 400-person engineering firm. During the course of the discussion, Tim Moreau, COO, said that his main driver for showing up to work every day was to build people instead of building stuff. He went on to say that he had spent a great deal of time over his professional life building stuff for the sake of building stuff. He had an epiphany one day and realized that senior management needed to focus on building character, purpose, and philanthropy.

He believed that if this mindset was also instilled in the hearts and minds of the employees then maybe they could transition from just working a job and making money to creating meaning. His bet has paid off and EDG has experienced 15-20% annual growth over the last few years. And guess what? Their turnover is down and productivity is up because they believe in taking care of people first. He said to me “It makes no sense to have someone successful at work but a failure at home.” Tim and his wife have seven children and he believes he is modeling for them the idea that building a significant life is way more valuable than acquiring stuff.

Are you a leader who builds lives or a boss who builds stuff? Leaders ask… bosses tell. A leader listens… a boss hears. A leader asks for commitment… a boss demands compliance. Which one are you? I invite you to build the lives of people first and watch them take off and build your business.

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I was interviewed recently by Felicia Hamilton, CEO/Founder of S.O.W.E.-Society of Women Entrepreneurs and the creator of the “Lip Service Blog.” Felicia’s blog tagline is “IT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO DO MORE THAT JUST TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE!!!”

Read my interview with her here:
http://lipserviceforsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/01/dear-you-you-are-so-beautiful.html  

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Great news… “Release Your Brilliance” was just listed on 800CEORead’s monthly best seller list at #7.

View a PDF here: RYB800CEORead

Thanks to all for your support and ordering of the book.

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Listen to a recording from my “Release Your Brilliance” teleseminar via the audio player below (recorded LIVE on Monday, January 15, 2008).

You can download an MP3 of the call here. Right Click the link and select “Save Target As” to begin the download. Note that the MP3 file is 45MB in size.

You can order “Release Your Brilliance” anywhere books are sold or online via the links at www.ReleaseYourBrilliance.com (you can also access the free resources we spoke of on the call).

Feel free to post a comment and let us know what you thought of this teleseminar.

Our next teleseminar will be on Monday, February 18, 2008 from 11:30AM until 12:30PM (EST-Eastern Standard Time). We’ll focus more on strategies to help you release the brilliance of your company, organization, and team.

You can register for the February 18, 2008 teleseminar here:

http://www.releaseyourbrilliance.com/re-emerge_TeleReg.cfm 

-Simon T Bailey

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I was recently sharing with the sales team of GSK GlaxoSmithKline how to release brilliance. As I walked through the four steps of brilliance which are the four “C’s” of the diamond, a young lady blurted out and said “You forgot the fifth C.” I looked at her a little jarred because I was supposed to be the one with all of the answers. I took a deep breath and said “So what is the fifth C?” She said “cost!” Everyone chimed in with her, nodding their heads, that’s right… cost.

This caused me to reflect and it dawned on me that in life anything worth having is going to cost you something. The question is how much are you willing to pay? According to dictionary.com there are 12 definitions for the word cost. The one that I like the most defines cost as “the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish or maintain anything.”

The 2004 presidential and congressional elections cost a record $3.9 billion, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. It is projected that the 2008 presidential election by itself will cost over $3 billion dollars. The point is, someone has to make a sacrifice and give up what is comfortable and convenient to acquire what is desired.

What is it going to cost you to be brilliant? Old habits, ways of thinking, toxic relationships, language that hinders instead of helps, fear of success, fear of the unknown. Some would say, “You know, I am going to stay right where I am. Why pay anything to be brilliant?” Well, that’s fine. If you are o.k., then I am o.k. Why change? It’s better to play it safe. Right? Perhaps for you, but not for the individuals that say, “I am ready to step up and Be Brilliant!”

In life nothing is free. Everything costs something and many times the price will increase when you least expect. Nevertheless, I believe the greater the price the greater the outcome. Here’s the deal: you have to decide how much you can afford – in time and energy – then make an investment in the “Future You.” You will be so glad that you did.

-Simon T. Bailey
www.SimonTBailey.com  | www.ReleaseYourBrilliance.com

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It’s 3:30 AM and I have just been liberated from the shackles of conformity. This past week I was the guest of Glaxo-Smith Kline Pharmaceutical in the Caribbean region. While in Kingston, Jamaica I spent time with the President and CEO of Sagicor Jamaica Ltd. (formerly Life of Jamaica) and his entire organization for an entire day. I came to share with them how to Release Organizational Brilliance and instead they released something in me. I now understand the power of head, heart, and hands.

There was a spontaneous energy to “just be.” There was no need to put on an air or try to impress because everyone just seemed to go with the flow. However, there was a hunger for knowledge and wisdom like I have never witnessed before in my travels. Every person I met, every restaurant I ate in or public place I visited, there was a spirit of possibility despite poverty and crime. I saw people grasping for hope, an opportunity, and a chance to create a new reality.

The business professionals that I met on this trip – which took me to Trinidad, Barbados, St. Maarten, and Jamaica – were some of the sharpest, most intelligent, and quick-witted individuals I have ever met in this region. There was an earthy-ness to the way they approached everything. Then it hit me… everything that they did there was a synergistic union between head, heart, and hands.

In one instant, I understood why they love to dance, sing, and rock to the reggae and the soca beat at the drop of a hat. The head, heart, and hands are one. Have you ever met someone whose head was in the meeting or activity but their heart wasn’t? They were going through the motions. What about the person whose heart was in the right place but their head was a box of rocks? Furthermore, what about the people who use their hands to accomplish a task but their mind and their heart is MIA (missing in action)?

Back in the Caribbean, Carnival is around the corner and everyone was already getting in the mood. Every person I saw operated with the mindset that today is going to count. Tomorrow is not promised. Let’s velcro ourselves to the day at hand and make the most of it. WOW… what incredible liberation, freedom of spirit, and daring disposition. This was a brilliant shift from the norm.

What about you? Are your head, heart, and hands fully immersed in what you are doing? If yes, congratulations. If not, then why not? Make today, this moment, this second… count!

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I was interviewed last week on the “Stu Taylor on Business” show. You can listen to the 20 minute interview below.

“Stu Taylor on Business”
WBIX AM 1600

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It’s 4:08 AM and I am in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and listening to the victory speech of Hillary Clinton (I am not declaring my party affiliation or endorsing a candidate… yet) after winning the New Hampshire primary. Senator Clinton said in her opening remarks “thank you New Hampshire for helping me find my voice.”

I sat there thinking WOW… what a powerful statement. When she said it I stopped typing to take in the full impact of her statement. There is something changing in America. The known establishment here is changing at its very core. Why? Just a few days ago we saw Senator Barack Obama win the Iowa primary. Now we have witnessed the first ever viable female candidate for the presidency of the greatest nation on the face of the earth win the primary in New Hampshire.

Ladies and gentleman, we are witnessing history in the making. Anytime you can have two minorities win primary races just five days apart, it gives hope and voice to those who are the least, the last, and the left out of the mainstream here in America. Finding your voice is discovering your authentic self – the human and personal side of an individual. People are tired of canned presentations given by stiff backs, programmed messages that are heavy on pontification but light on substance and depth.

Until you find your voice, you are invisible to a point. You are probably saying, “invisible to who?” Invisible to yourself. You will discover your brilliance and release it when you find your authentic voice. Show me your heart, get real, put your truth on the table and release your brilliance.

-Simon T Bailey

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Greetings and welcome to my first post on the Simon T Bailey Blog! I plan to use this platform to share additional insight and brilliant gems to help you release YOUR brilliance. I’ll try to post regularly (a few times each week) with a variety of information to keep you engaged. Be sure to visit often and/or subscribe to this blogs RSS feed via the link on the right side of the page.

I’d like to launch this blog by expanding on what brilliance truly is and what you can expect to find in my new book.

The fundamental purpose for creating the Release Your Brilliance is to introduce the world to a way of being engaged for life. People around the world want to unleash their potential in an environment where they are celebrated rather than tolerated.

What is brilliance?
- It’s finding your inner light and letting it shine for the whole world to see.
- Rediscovering the diamond called you.
- It’s living from the inside out.
- It’s discovering and leveraging your unique talents and your pure, intuitive intelligence.

Brilliance lives in the heart of each one of us, and is designed to make each one of us complete, and happy.

Many people show off their brilliance through their work, relationships, and daily activities. There are 4 steps that contain 15 key facets which make up the core of this book. No doubt you’ll recognize some familiar principles, concepts and suggestions. Realize there is nothing new under the sun. If it’s new, it’s not true. And if it’s true, it’s not new. All truths, insights and wisdom have existed in the Universe, waiting for a voice to articulate the meaning of a concept and its impact on your life.

As you discover each facet, the following tools will help you initiate your transformation to a brilliant diamond:

- Personal Appraisal. Just as a jewelry appraisal assesses the value of a piece of jewelry, the Personal Appraisal will help you identify and clarify your value and worth. Each set of questions will get you thinking and encourage you to dig deeper into the mine of your diamond brilliance. Write down your response to each question, and then periodically review your answers so you can see and track your progress.

- Diamond Polishing. This tool involves three action steps – the keys to unlocking your potential. Like a diamond, the more you polish your facets, the more you will begin to release your brilliance from the inside out.

- A Gem for You. These quotes sum up the essence of each facet and encapsulate the meaning of the message. Teach this truth to others, and your light will shine even brighter.

In my book, Releasing Your Brilliance, you’ll discover brief passages called Living Diamonds. These stories illustrate how ordinary people have applied the concepts and principles in this book to unlock their hidden vaults and release their brilliance.

To get the most benefit from Release Your Brilliance, read through the entire book once. Then determine the best way to implement the transformational system in your own life. Work at your own pace. You can complete one facet each week or one each month. This is thought-provoking stuff – give the Personal Appraisal and Daily Polishing exercises the time they deserve. The whole point of this book is to get you to reflect on your life and deeply consider your future. That takes time. There’s no prize for the person who finishes first. Brilliance is a process not an event. Brilliance is a marathon not a sprint.

-Simon T Bailey

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