SIMON A. TAYLOR
Fortune 500 Executive | Author | Advisor
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KIM WILLIAMS-BRADLEY
Former CFO, Warner Bros.
Build Smart is a masterful “how-to” guide for rallying an organization to coalesce, innovate and achieve. It is a practical resource that can be relied upon again and again to inspire its reader, effortlessly integrating data, real-world experiences, and the undeniable humanity that define great organizations.
ANDY ORTIZ
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Cedars-Sinai
In a complex, changing world, Simon Taylor has written what we need, right now - a blueprint for creating value through people. Build Smart pairs theory with relevant examples of organization development principles. This essential resource deserves a prominent spot on your bookshelf.
BERNARD BEDON, Ph.D.
Vice President, Human Resources, Nike
An excellent ‘field manual’ for business leaders and HR professionals alike. Practical, accessible, and comprehensive. A must-read.
WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION'S GLASS CEILING?
Wondering why your organization isn’t reaching its potential? You’re not alone. Many leaders sense something is amiss but struggle to identify the missing link. In Build Smart, organizational leadership expert Simon A. Taylor tackles this challenge head-on.
The book demystifies how the organizational system works by unpacking its four pillars—direction, leadership, teams, and systems—and showing you how to pinpoint and address the specific areas limiting growth and performance. Through insightful research, engaging stories, and actionable frameworks, Build Smart will equip you to tackle your biggest organizational problems like a pro.
2024 SPEAKING EVENTS
China Digital Talent Summit
March 12-13
Unleash America
May 7-9
HRSE, Dubai
October 23-24
ABOUT
Simon A. Taylor
Simon A. Taylor is a recognized thought leader in organizational leadership who has advised diplomats and senior executives at world-renowned organizations including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Amgen, and Gap. He led HR for the tech startup, Graphiq, where he helped guide the organization prior to its acquisition by Amazon. As a nine-time national champion rower, Simon draws upon principles of elite competition to shape his approach to building high-performing organizations. His insights have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, and Fast Company. He lives in Orange County, California.
