Tips to Simplify

This is an archive of all of our site's past entries in the Tips to Simplify category. Click on a title to read the full entry.

Networking nametag tip

Instead of just writing your name and business name on a nametag, you can stick one of your business cards on the nametag. This way you get a visual plug, too. You probably will want to write your name above the card so that people can read it without sticking their nose in your armpit.
Better […]

Simplifying the minute taking beast of all beasts

Here is the simplifying adventure of the day that put me on cloud 9 for the next 14 hours (until now and still counting).
I’ve mentioned that we are starting a Saturday Farmers Market here in Nevada City. Seeing as none of us on the planning committee have ever begun a market before, we’re figuring things […]

Growing into the leader

Getting to the heart of the matter.
No matter how much circling around we do, when we finally hit spot on the bulls eye, a satisfying “a-ha!” is sure to follow. The other day at an initial client appointment, I heard plenty of circling. He was saying things like, “I’ve been working like this for […]

Do they know what you know?

I was at a city council campaign meeting on Tuesday for Reinette Senum. When we got to the “Mailers” agenda item, one of the team members said, “I hate getting those mailers from candidates. They are a waste of energy and resources. Why three?” My ears perked up as I tend to agree with […]

Tony was bound to pop up sooner or later

This morning I was experiencing low motivation to get out of bed. As I lay there, completely comfortable and snuggled in, I wondered if I’d be able to tell the difference between being overrun by an ego who wanted to uselessly mind wander vs. simply being tired in which case some more sleep would be […]

Are you your car?

For some people it’s a given. For some people it’s a blind spot. Wherever you are on the spectrum, your car says something about you. Organizers have extra pressure because you can bet that clients will walk you out to your car on a first appointment to see if you walk your talk.
The car […]

Relaxation ideas

This Tip was originally included in The Simplifier #30.
Relaxation ideas
There are so many ways to relax during the day. Some take time and a larger commitment, some are simple and can be done at your desk in a couple of minutes.  When you feel yourself having short and shallow breath or your shoulders tense up, […]