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