3 Quotes from Simon Cowell That Perfectly Portray a CEO Mindset

Simon Cowell is one of the greatest minds behind the entertainment business. He’s created shows such as America’s Got Talent and The X Factor.

This man understands what it takes to captivate your attention and use your emotions to work for you instead of against you. There have been so many times that I’ve watched America’s Got Talent and cried tears of joy.

It’s the entertaining shows like these that make us all feel human, and all feel comfortable being vulnerable.

Simon understands empathy, and through his three powerful quotes, you’ll see what it takes to display massive empathy and achieve the success you seek.

The Way You View Money Affects Everyone Around You

Money brings you security and choice. You can make decisions in a different way if you have a lot of money. But when you have nothing, you have a naivety, and a more fearless attitude because you have nothing to lose.

— Simon Cowell

Most people look at the journey to success as a scary road where everything’s on the line. According to Simon Cowell, it’s the fact that you have nothing to lose that gives you a massive advantage.

To climb the ladder in your career, bank account, or anything that you put a value on, you’re going to have to risk something.

If you’re risking $1000 in the stock market, you’re probably not in as much of a pressure situation as someone risking $100,000.

It’s important to have perspective when it comes to any form of success. Thanks to Simon’s amazing shows, he’s taken all the pressure off himself and let his magical creations speak for themselves.

The “Everybody Eats” Mindset as The Leader

The secret of my success is that I make other people money. And, never ever, ever, ever be ashamed about trying to earn as much as possible for yourself, if the person you’re working with is also making money. That’s life!

— Simon Cowell

Being in a CEO position can make a person’s greedy tendencies stick out like a sore thumb. When you see a CEO laundering money or hiding pay raises or expenses from his employees, you have a big issue.

The fact that Simon Cowell has singlehandedly provided hundreds of jobs for people who help produce episodes of his shows is inspirational. I would love to lead a tribe, better yet, an army to success.

In Simon’s world, if he eats, then everyone eats.

Don’t ever forget to reward the people who were there for you initially and help you make it happen. Saying thank you and providing no incentives doesn't go very far.

Actions speak louder than words, and if you’re climbing to the top of wherever you’re trying to go, don’t forget to take care of every one part of the journey.

Put Everyone’s Judgement to The Side for Now

What other people think about me is none of my business.

— Simon Cowell

My opinion on how Simon is an amazing person does nothing for him.

When you don’t listen to the positive or negative things people say about you, you’ll begin thinking for yourself.

We can’t control other people’s thoughts and judgments about us. That’s unattainable. We can put the best versions of ourselves forward and see what happens.

Don’t be crippled by your fear of judgment from anyone else.

We all have critics.

The only difference is some of us know how to tune them out better than others.

Listen to yourself deep within, and maybe just maybe, you’ll find yourself.

Takeaway

Simon Cowell was a boy with dreams and ideas. Then he became the man who has created some of the most successful running television shows we all know and love.

Taking risks is easier when you have nothing to lose, so why not go for it all and see the possible outcomes?

When you’re in a position of power, don’t forget to reward everyone that was part of your long journey. They’re just as important. Greed leads to guilt.

Listen to yourself, and don’t let anyone else stop you or deter you from climbing the ladder of life.

Money makes the world go around. Great ideas get attention.

But your own inner voice matters more than anything.