I was impressed with how far you pushed me during our interview — that interaction had a big impact on my decision to accept the offer. The second was you sharing direct and constructive feedback with me post-Pay Transparency launch. It meant so much that you invested time to help, and I've adjusted how I interact with others here at HubSpot as a result.

I've truly enjoyed having such a knowledgeable, kind, and highly competent leader. I'm already starting to miss you as I work on tasks that you won't be here to see come to fruition.

I listened in to your interview on the Modern People Leader podcast and must commend you on the manner in which you narrate your owned workstreams during your career. You did that effortlessly.

I have recently interviewed with an organization you worked with and you were highly recognized. As you are a People leader and my work history has been on people teams, I wanted to connect. Thank you for accepting in advance!

Just a fantastic conversation today at the Charter Workplace Summit. Super engaging and dynamic.

I called you a transformational leader, and talked about your ability to drive DEI outcomes without polarizing people — you prioritize hard work, good ideas, and collaboration, and make sure people have equitable opportunities to showcase that.

With gratitude to Samantha Simmons for continuing to be the fierce and fabulous leader you are and for the opportunity to continue to do meaningful and impactful people and culture work!

I was thrilled to listen to your Modern People Leader podcast episode on Redefining the EVP at the Spurs. Your thoughts on the need for HR to be responsive and proactive and coaching leaders for the moment really resonated with me. The San Antonio Spurs have always been an admired organization for their strong culture, and what I learned about your experience leading the People and Culture team there is incredibly inspiring.

I really enjoyed your session at the UKG Aspire Conference. Thank you for your thoughtful insight. I wasn't able to attend in person but watched virtually. Really great session.

You brought such amazing energy and wisdom to our team and I can't wait to watch you continue to shine from afar!

Since you started, your presence has been FELT through this organization in such a positive way. You have come in and taken things by the horns and it's so incredible to see the impact you've made in just a short amount of time.

Congratulations on running such an amazing session at Talent Connect! Both the presentation section and the Q&A were phenomenal and super valuable. My colleague Kim Odom said the same thing about your TC Show — she called you a 'superstar' and I couldn't agree more!

I am watching you at the UKG Aspire conference and I am really enjoying your presentation and experience. I look forward to connecting.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you work at HubSpot and I've been in your corner cheering you on. This next move IS fabulous and you deserve it all.

Over the past year working with Sam I've been constantly impressed by her willingness and ability to step into some of the hairiest problems HubSpot is facing and create clarity. Sam is amazing to work with. She cares deeply and is super sharp, but she's enjoyable and light hearted at the same time; everyone wants to work with her. We need more leaders like Sam at HubSpot.

One of the best sessions for me as a leader navigating an org through constant change. You were outstanding — many thanks!!

I saw you present at the Charter Summit and absolutely loved your voice and presence. I run The Design Gym, a boutique people and change consultancy out of NYC. Thanks for the inspiration!

You actually got some love and props at the last Board meeting I was in — everyone loves you and thinks you are doing a phenomenal job, from the staff to the board members.

Sam has embodied everything I most admire in excellent leadership. She is a shining example to us all and I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work with and learn from her. It brings me great joy and pride to tell folks I work on Sam Simmons' team. And yes, everyone wants to work with her!

I had a front row seat to the sophistication, commitment, and enthusiasm that Sam brought to her role. Her ability to provide clear-eyed and balanced counsel to senior leaders, build high-performing teams, develop people, and help shape key strategic issues for an organization represent a versatile set of skills that I have rarely encountered in her peers in and outside of the sports industry. Sam worked diligently to build trust with our leadership team and her peers, collaborated effectively across teams, and led with empathy. More importantly, Sam is a wonderful and high character human being. I have no doubt that she would be a positive and impactful addition to any leadership team.

'Too much certainty is usually a red flag.' Sam's quote from the Charter Workplace Summit perfectly captures what made this week's event so valuable. The caliber of speakers and attendees made every conversation feel like a masterclass in harnessing change — from rethinking meeting culture to building trust in distributed teams. Leaders like Sam are forging the path.

Many thanks for leading the DACI sessions, which were very informative, helpful and thought-provoking. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into the training.

I remember watching your interview with Bozoma last year and thinking 'wow, that's my boss!' I was so proud and inspired — and I'm still proud and inspired when I look at everything you've accomplished and how gracefully you approach new challenges. Thanks for being a great leader across all of HubSpot, and especially being a leader for the Strategic Projects team.

If you run into Samantha Simmons at the summit, try to grab some time with her. Sam is amazing and inspiring.

Still thinking about this line from Samantha Simmons at the Charter Workplace Summit: 'It's ok not to know, but it's not ok not to ask.' Such a simple reminder — and yet it's everything. Curiosity is how we grow, lead, and connect. Asking questions isn't a sign of weakness; it's how we move work forward.

Sam, good insights to share on the call today on DEI. You clearly are the experienced veteran.

Thank you for your amazing thought partnership, leadership through some very challenging times, and ability to push those around you to get to the best outcomes possible. You have made each person you've worked with a better manager, team leader and thinker and your impact across the teams that you have worked with will be felt for a long time.

I worked under Sam at HubSpot on the Strategic Projects team. She is a powerhouse of a human and has as clear a vision of the big picture as she does understanding and executing the details. She is also incredibly adept at developing people, pulling out their best work, and creating a culture of inclusion, cooperation and drive. It was a privilege learning from her.

Loved your comments at Charter! I focus on evolving leadership in the Age of AI, a former Big4 Partner and now bestselling author helping ambitious execs evolve from hustle culture to healthy high performance. Looking forward to supporting your work here!

Thank you for your impact to the Spurs. I have become a better leader because of the framework you implemented. Great respect and admiration to you.

I really enjoyed your command energy today at the Charter Summit.

My cohort had the pleasure of hearing from Samantha Simmons, Chief People and Internal Operations Officer at the LPGA Tour. As a leader, you set the energy: every problem is solvable. Coming into work with a positive attitude and an open mind is key to showing your coworkers that you are confident in their ability to tackle any challenge. Thank you for your time, Samantha, and I look forward to following your career.

Thank you for making time to share and speak at the Charter Workplace Summit. Really appreciate your insights and perspective.

Thank you for being you! Thank you for seeing all of us and putting processes in place to make sure all voices are heard. You are an amazing human, and I wish you nothing but the best in your next chapter.

Sam Simmons — there isn't a trio of leaders I could have wished for (or lucked out on having) more than you during my time at HubSpot. I am forever grateful for your thought leadership, your (gentle) pushes, and your radical support that have led me down a path of boundless opportunities.

As a young female leader, you've set an incredible example through your confidence, grace, and authenticity. Thanks for everything you've done for us at the LPGA. Your positivity is truly contagious.

Saw your Charter panel and loved your 'face the truths of your business' point. Acknowledge where you are, the challenges that brings, and map programs to solve for them.

We're in a much stronger position now than before you joined. I've observed and admired the work you've done — steering the organization towards a new performance review structure and showing up consistently for the team. Your energy and dedication have been an example to us all. Thank you for inspiring us.

Words from one of the most phenomenal leaders I've had the pleasure of working for and learning from! Thank you for setting such a powerful example, Samantha Simmons!

You were an absolute blessing to have at the LPGA and someone I value and respect deeply. Since day 1, your welcoming presence helped right the ship while addressing uncertainty directly, realigned senior leadership, and built back the trust and culture of the staff. 75th was successful because of the fabric you helped create where collaboration thrived and the culture was healing. Thank you for your leadership, openness to always connect with me, and helping me feel seen and valued at all levels.

Loved your insights on the Charter panel today. Thanks for championing healthy cultures. Looking forward to following your work.

Thanks for sharing your energy, knowledge and approach with us. You'll remain a role model for me as I continue to try to learn to lead with positivity and grace.

An honor to be led by this fierce, difference-making woman.

You truly embody what great people leadership looks like — your warmth and genuine care for others really stayed with me. It was a pleasure getting to know you!

It was great to hear you speak at the Charter summit. Glad to be connected.

Her impact is felt and is no less than amazing. The unity she has brought to us cannot go unrecognized. Personally, I am better, wiser, stronger, and more thoughtful because of her in this short time. Excited to see the future under her leadership.

I have listened to Samantha Simmons' episode of The Modern People Leader 4–5 times the past couple of days. Her thoughts on the need for HR to be responsive and proactive, and coaching leaders for the moment, really resonated with me.

You made everything easier, more enjoyable and more fluent in all our interactions and I cannot thank you enough for being such a pleasure to partner with. You move very easily to the top of the list of CPOs with whom I have worked and I believe the LPGA is lucky indeed to have you on their team.

Loving your insights on the panel at the Charter Summit. Thank you for sharing!