Category Archives: Simplify

Transparency and Directness

Posted on May 10, 2016 by bhaskett

Leaders focus finite resources onto specific actions and goals.  When goals are difficult and resources are scarce (always!), there can be zero tolerance for noise. What is noise?  Anything that jeopardizes the efficiency of those scarce resources in accomplishing their … Continue reading →

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4 Simple Ways to Beat Your Competition

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bhaskett

Whether you are seeking an edge over other companies in the marketplace or other contributors in your organization, there are four, simple themes to distance yourself as a high performer rather than a mediocre one: Adaptive Hustle Applied Reliable Adaptive … Continue reading →

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Be Vigilant for Crisis

Posted on April 3, 2013 by bhaskett

It is easy to execute according to normal, everyday conditions.  It is more difficult to recognize when a trend is leading to an emergency situation that requires extraordinary action and resources. As a leader, you are in a unique position to … Continue reading →

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De-Clutter Your Leadership: 3 Simple Areas

Posted on March 22, 2013 by bhaskett

We have a tendency to make things complicated.  If a list of 5 optimal behaviors is good, then a list of 10 must be better, right?  Wrong.  As is often quoted from Leonardo da Vinci, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” … Continue reading →

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