We are BEYOND thrilled to have Taylor Simmons begin work with Horizon Point as a Career Consultant. Taylor has a background in human resources and workforce development, most recently serving as the Director of Education and Workforce Development for the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.
Taylor’s education, experience and skills will bring tremendous value to Horizon Point as we seek to grow passion and productivity in the workplace, but most importantly, Taylor embodies the Horizon Point Values of People First, Passion, Productivity, Continuous Learning and Improvement and Give Back.
Taylor’s Passion + Productivity = Give Back mindset begins with her focus on helping students, professionals and companies maximize their talent. Taylor says, “Passion means a love of what you do. It’s fueled by the desire to do your best. It’s demonstrated by helping others achieve their career, personal and organizational goals. Passion leads to productivity and results are evident through achievement of personal goals as well as success.”
In relating passion to productivity, she says, “I believe passion does increase productivity. If you are passionate about something whether it is work, children or hobbies, you will be more productive.”
Mary Ila Ward, owner of Horizon Point says, “Taylor has demonstrated her productivity fueled by passion in previous roles, always going the extra mile to help others and see programs and people succeed. She is skilled in taking programs and projects to the next level, and puts people first with her ability to listen and follow-through on anything she commits to doing.”
Taylor’s desire to give back is grounded in the principles of servant leadership. “I believe leadership development is essential in developing people to be passionate and productive in the work they do. Servant leadership is a great way to develop those around you. Servant leaders focus on helping others, and in turn, build better organizations. This is the ultimate way to give back. Your time, efforts and energy are always focused on others,” she says.
This mindset, she says, stems from, “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35
Taylor lives in Hartselle, AL with her husband Chris and two children, Lydia and Porter.
Taylors giving spirit will help take Horizon Point Consulting to the next level in our quest to drive passion in people by helping them connect and grow in careers while helping organizations build a fully engaged workforce that drives productivity. She will be focused on delivering group and individual career coaching services to our clients.
Reach out to welcome Taylor at tbs@horizonpointconsulting.com!
