Public Figure Profiles

Jeffrey Simpson

Jeffrey Carl Simpson, OC, is a Canadian journalist. Simpson has been The Globe and Mail's national affairs columnist for almost three decades. He has won all three of Canada's leading literary prizes—the Governor General's Award for non-fiction book writing, the National Magazine Award for political writing, and the National Newspaper Award [1] for column writing. He has also won the Hyman Solomon Award [2] for excellence in public policy journalism and the Donner Prize for the best public policy book by a Canadian. In January, 2000, he became an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Simpson retired from the Globe at the end of June 2016.

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Some of their strengths

Jeffrey Simpson has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Practical, Idealistic, Independent, Analytical, Innovative, and Intelligent.

Idealistic and Altruistic

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jeffrey Simpson is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jeffrey Simpson well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Ambitious and Forceful

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jeffrey Simpson as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.

A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.

Communicative and Intelligent

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jeffrey Simpson is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.

They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jeffrey Simpson tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.

Some of Jeffrey Simpson's challenges

While Jeffrey Simpson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Jeffrey Simpson can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Impulsive, Careless, and Relentless.

Rebellious and Emotionally Distant

One of Jeffrey Simpson's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.

Jeffrey Simpson must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Relentless and Inflexible

Jeffrey Simpson is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.

Serious and Callous

Finally, Jeffrey Simpson also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.

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