Merry Christmas and the Leadership Secrets from Santa

Merry Christmas

And the 10 Leadership Secrets of Santa Clause

This is my last blog for the year as the business has now well and truly closed the chapter on 2025.

I want to thank everyone who continues to support me on my small business journey, I truly appreciate it.

I also want to say congratulations to everyone because whilst I'm sure there's been some ups and downs, I hope you're able to put a close on 2025 with a heart of gratitude and great memories of all the things you have done, rather than focusing on what hasn't been done.

Enjoy your break, stay safe and have wonderful times with your family and friends.

I look forward to sharing with you more tips, inspiration and insights to help build a simple profitable small business you actually ❤️ when I open the doors on Monday 12th January 2026.

The 10 Leadership Secrets of Santa Clause

As it is the season, I thought I'd share the 3 key points of each Leadership Secret from one of my favourite books.

And I'm sure you'd agree, there's lessons in them for all of us and even if you know them, maybe it's time for a gentle reminder.

You can get your copy here.

The Leadership Secrets of Santa Clause by Eric Harvey

Leadership Secret #1 Build a Wonderful Workshop

• Make The Mission The Main Thing
• Focus On Your People As Well As Your Purpose
• Let Values Be Your Guide

Leadership Secret # 2 Choose Your Reindeers Wisely

• Hire Tough So You Can Manage Easy
• Promote the Right Ones... For The Right Reasons
• Go For The Diversity Advantage

Leadership Secret # 3 Make A List and Check It Twice

• Plan Your Work
• Work Your Plan
• Make The Most Of What You Have

Leadership Secret #4 Listen To The Elves

• Open Your Ears To Participation
• Pay Attention To How You're Perceived
• Walk Awhile In Their Shoes

Leadership Secret #5 Say Ho Ho Ho, But Don't Forget The Snow

• Build Contagious Enthusiasm
• Expect The Unexpected
• Get Problems Solved... Together

Leadership Secret #6 Give Them Gifts That Last A Lifetime

• Teach Success Skills
• Reinforce Relationships
• Push Pride And Professionalism

Leadership Secret #7 Get Beyond The Red Wagon

• Help Everyone Accept The Reality Of Change
• Remember: The Customer Is Really In Charge
• Teach 'The Business' Of The Business

Leadership Secret #8 Share the Milk and Cookies

• Help Them See The Difference They Make
• Do Right By Those Who Do Right
• Expand The Reinforcement Possibilities

Leadership Secret #9 Find Out Who's Naughty and Nice

• Confront The Majority In The Middle
• Coach The Majority In The Middle
• Don't Forget The Superstars

Leadership Secret #10 Be Good For Goodness Sake

• Set The Example
• Establish Guidelines And Accountability
• Remember That Everything Counts

Have a 🌲Merry Christmas🌲 and a Happy New Year and I'll see you in 2026.

Cheers
Tamara (aka the 'Bob the Builder for Small Business' 👷 )

Author: Tamara Simon

aka - the 'Bob the Builder for Small Business'

Tamara Simon helps overwhelmed Chief Everything Officers (sorry owners 😉)
SIMPLIFY their small business by....

🔎FINDING the cracks

🪞FACING the cracks

🛠️FIXING the cracks

For over twenty-five years as a Speaker, Author and Coach, she's been providing much needed support to small business owners and their teams to build a simple profitable business they actually ❤️.

Tamara develops speaking topics and runs WORKshops for small businesses around....

1. Her Book - The Five Little Business Pigs

2. Her Small Business Blueprint: Build 5 Foundation Bricks For $uccess

3. It's More Than a Game - Sporting Insights for Small Businesses

So if you're running small business events

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✅ FRUSTRATED because you know something's WRONG but don't know WHAT it is

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✅ OVERWHELMED with managing your growing business BECAUSE what was working now isn't.

Then check out her website to find out how to work with her or book the 'Bob the Builder for Small Business' to speak at your next event.
www.tamarasimon.com.au

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