Simon T. Bailey on The Consequences of Honesty: Insights from a Former Disney Executive

<p>Keynote speaker, author, coach, and more</p> <p><a href="https://markgraban.com/mistake188">Episode page with video, transcript, and more</a></p> <p>My guest for Episode #188 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Simon T. Bailey. He’s a keynote speaker, a success coach, an author, a television host, and philanthropist — he has worked with over 2,000 companies in 50 different countries.</p> <p>SUCCESS magazine calls Simon one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals.</p> <p>He’s the author of books including <a href="https://amzn.to/3U7qT4y"><em>Release Your Brilliance: The 4 Steps to Transforming Your Life and Revealing Your Genius to the World</em></a><em> </em>and his most recent book,<em> </em><a href="https://amzn.to/3fknsc1"><em>Ignite the Power of Women in Your Life – A Guide For Men</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p>Before starting his company, he worked for the Walt Disney Company, including four years as the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. His degrees include a master’s from Faith Christian University and three honorary doctorate degrees.</p> <p>His main website is<a href="http://simontbailey.com/"> SimonTBailey.com</a> and his book’s website is <a href="http://ignitethepowerofwomen.com/">IgniteThePowerofWomen.com</a>.</p> <p>In this episode, Simon tells his favorite mistake story from his time as a Disney executive. Why did he violate the rule of “never talk to the media unless authorized” — and why did his boss ask “what were you thinking?” Was that “career suicide” or did it “change the trajectory” of his future? What can we learn from his experience?</p> <p>We also talk about questions and topics including:</p> <ul> <li>Your career transition?</li> <li>Tell us about your latest book, Ignite the Power of Women… what was the spark that led to it?</li> <li>How much do men need to help vs. getting out of the way?</li> <li>Why do you say this is now “the age of the woman”?</li> <li>“Coaching is not telling, it’s asking”</li> <li>You say gender equality benefits e