Phil Simon

Arizona

Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.

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20 Percent Off the Plus Plan

A little promotion to celebrate the new site.

07/24/25

Announcements

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Moving Day

Some thoughts on where I'm taking my website—and what it means to you.

07/24/25

Notion

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New Notion Template: Venture Capital & Investment Tracker

A simple way to track investments, funding rounds, valuations, and much more.

05/09/25

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AI's Continued Lack of Transparency and Consistency

Adventures in truly amazing, opaque software that makes basic errors.

02/10/25

The Joy of Diversification and New Endeavors

Communication

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The Joy of Diversification and New Endeavors

I reflect on my decision to leave my teaching position and channel my inner Billy Beane.

02/05/25

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Why You Should Read Ghostwriters' Previous Books Before Hiring Them

Date before you get married.

01/08/25

New Notion Template: Manuscript Word-Count Tracker

Publishing

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New Notion Template: Manuscript Word-Count Tracker

A simple way to track your progress as you write. Oh, and it's free.

01/01/25

Collaboration

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The Better Collaboration Question

A short post on a nuance of working together today.

11/01/24

Notion

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Now Available: Two New Notion Templates

A detailed travel/packing tracker and a better notifications mousetrap are my latest creations.

10/27/24

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October Tech Tips

A way to combat iPhone spam and some ways to save a few minutes every day.

10/22/24

Communication

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Thank You for Spamming Me, Nobull

The company's incessant spam made me make a long-overdue change.

10/07/24

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Can AI Write in My Voice?

An experiment that conjures up images of teleported steak.

09/27/24

Now Available: New Speaking Gig Task Database

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Now Available: New Speaking Gig Task Database

I'm pleased to announce my fifth Notion product. Public speakers rejoice.

09/01/24

Consulting

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The Curiosity Dividend

A post on the benefits of embracing the unknown.

08/28/24

Now Available: Custom Notion Development

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Now Available: Custom Notion Development

Say goodbye to chaos-inducing spreadsheets and hello to a better way of life.

07/31/24

Now Available: Simple Notion CRM & Project Tracker

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Now Available: Simple Notion CRM & Project Tracker

I'm pleased to announce my second Notion product. Freelancers rejoice.

07/26/24

Miscellany

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CrowdStrike Goes All Onion

You just can’t make this stuff up.

07/25/24

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The Case for a Regular Tech Audit

I'll take the benefits of curiosity over the costs of problem-solving.

07/22/24