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It seems you can build a business on very complex things and on very simple things, but not in-between.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 18, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Simple things, especially those that touch the emotions, form the foundation of many successful businesses - from your favourite local diner and your favourite hair stylist to pet rocks

Complex things amaze us, especially the early adopters. Say no more than 'Apple products'. Or, consider the impact special effects have on the movies and the entertainment sector.

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Seeking Simple! | Thought Tweets

Focus is attending to & concentrating on important things; leaders need to Focus on People, Process, & Situations.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 17, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

1.     Focus is an Executive BrainSmart,

2.     Business Contains Only 3 Things: People, Process, & Situations, and

3.     This is an example of Seeking Simple.

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Seek Simple: Remove office and desk clutter - reduce stress & increase clear thinking.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 16, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

1.     There's no question: Unfinished business gnaws away at brain-energy.

2.     A link to articles on this topic

3.     A link to articles on a related/overlapping topic - Seeking Simple

4.     "Look around your environment. If your environment looks cluttered, overloaded, your nervous system probably is too. There seems to be a magic in decluttering, simplifying." Steven Gurgevich, 'Relieve Stress with Medical Hypnosis', (2010)

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Seeking Simple! | Thought Tweets

Work-process needs to be simple & usable, systematic & clear, & properly communicated. Otherwise, it will not be catchy.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 16, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

As the discipline of hierarchy has changed with the times, so must work process.

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Seeking Simple! | Thought Tweets

Recipe for Complication: mix up a few simple things, set basic courtesy aside, and watch people get heated up.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 15, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When we do simple things right we pave smoother paths. When we are courteous or at least civil with others we pave smoother paths. When we do not do these things we should expect a rough road ahead.

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Seeking Simple! | Thought Tweets

Seeking Simple: When things are (1) easy to understand, (2) easy to weigh against alternatives, (3) easy to implement.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 15, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Apply Seeking Simple to Client interactions, Co-worker interactions, Supplier interactions, Business Ally interactions...etc.

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Seeking Simple! | Thought Tweets

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