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In this Episode:

Slow Down to Go Faster with Ralph Simone

Episode Summary: In this episode, Mark and Theron sit down with Ralph Simone, a founding partner of Emergent and a veteran in leadership and organizational development with over 40 years of experience. Ralph breaks down his definition of leadership, "influencing and inspiring purposeful action" and discusses why the most effective way to speed up your results is actually to slow down your process.

From the martial arts wisdom of Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee to practical habits for "Success Planning," Ralph shares actionable strategies to help you live and lead with intention.

Key Takeaways:

• The Definition of Leadership: Why leadership isn't just about authority, but about the ability to influence purposeful action and remain open to learning.
• Vulnerability is Strength: Why the best leaders (and coaching clients) are those willing to say "I don't know" and be vulnerable enough to learn.
• Success Planning: Ralph's 35-year habit of weekly planning to move from being "reactive" to "proactive."
• Read for Application, Not Completion: A unique approach to reading books where you stop once you find an actionable idea, rather than grinding to the end of the book.
• The "Slow Down to Go Faster" Philosophy: The story of how advice from Chuck Norris to Bruce Lee inspired Ralph's book title, and how strategic pauses can skyrocket your productivity.

3 Immediate Actions:

1. Create "White Space": Stop scheduling back-to-back meetings. Build in 5–10-minute buffers to breathe, reset, and set an intention for the next task.
2. Audit Your Learning Style: Determine if you are a reader, a listener, or a doer, and curate your education (books vs. podcasts vs. travel) to match that style.
3. The Weekly Success Plan: Dedicate time on the weekend to map out your "Big Rocks" for the next 2-3 weeks, rather than just filling your schedule with immediate tasks.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Slow Down to Go Faster: Living and Leading Intentionally by Ralph Simone and Renny M Simone (Release date of 12/22/25)

Website: Slowdowntogofaster.com  www.getemergent.com

• Book Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• Book Recommendation: Living in Flow by Sky Nelson-Isaacs

Ralph Simone Bio:

Ralph Simone has spent over a quarter of a century helping individuals and organizations transform themselves, raise their consciousness, and perform at their fullest potential.

As a Black Belt in karate and an avid reader, Ralph understands the benefits of consistent practice and continuous learning as integral parts of leadership development.

He received his B.B.A. from Siena College in 1979 with a major in accounting. He is a Certified Professional Coach, specializing in leadership and organizational effectiveness, and has amassed over 15,000 paid client coaching hours.

An accomplished writer and sought-after speaker, Ralph is currently writing a book entitled Slow Down to Go Faster. He also published Making It Stick and The Daily Re-Tweet.

See Ralph's TEDx talk here.

Credentials and Certifications

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Facilitator
• Emotional and Social Competency Inventory
• Leadership Agility
• Leadership Development Framework
• E Performance Dynamics Specialist
• Leadership Circle Profile

Special Skills

• Leadership Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Business Development and Marketing
• Relationship Management

ARN Suggested Reading:

Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt

https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1

Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders

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