SPEAK LIKE A CEO 224: Energize Yourself and Your Team! Simon Alexander Ong
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Jan 25, 2024 
Simon Alexander Ong, a celebrated author, speaker, and award-winning life coach, shares strategies for shifting personal and team energy towards a positive state. He discusses the role of CEOs as Chief Energy Officers, the importance of vulnerability for connection, and the impact of stories in energizing a room. Ong also provides tips on maintaining energy during video calls and reveals how living the wrong life led to his dedication to energizing teams worldwide.
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Simon's Journey to Fulfillment
- Simon Alexander Ong pursued finance, influenced by societal success definitions, but felt unfulfilled.
- A burnout experience, involving excessive work and alcohol, led him to re-evaluate his life and prioritize fulfillment.
Leading by Example
- Leaders should prioritize powerfully leading themselves first before leading others.
- Actions and choices made by leaders have more impact than their words.
Dealing with Energy Vampires
- Address energy vampires during the hiring process by prioritizing cultural fit.
- Dilute negative impact by subtly shifting energy and creating space for open communication.