That's Why They Call It Work

From The Simple-Minded Manager, Cutting Through Your Work-Life Chaos

In these essays, I use acronyms and the meaning of words a lot to frame the lessons that I have learned. The simple explanation is -- I did this to make them easy to remember. But there is a more important reason. Words are powerful dictators of behavior. I have learned the importance of choosing words carefully. Once words are out of your mouth, on paper or out on the Internet, you can't get them back. By looking carefully at the various meanings and connotations of the words we use, we are better able to understand and articulate clear, yes simple-minded, explanations in the most complex and chaotic of circumstances. This often requires considerable thought, time and effort.

It is often difficult to be Simple-Minded.

The Simple-Minded Manager views problems in a certain way. While recognizing that situations are complex, the Simple-Minded Manager understands that there is usually a simple pure component, composed of only one thing that can be isolated and altered -- a simple matter.

The Simple-Minded Manager concentrates on solutions that are: Occurring or considered alone -- the simple truth Not involved or complicated -- a simple task Without additions or alterations -- a simple yes or no With little or no ornamentation or embellishment -- a simple message Not elaborate, elegant or luxurious -- plain talk

The Simple-Minded Manager interacts with others in ways that are:

• Unassuming or unpretentious -- not affected
• Not guileful or deceitful -- sincere

   

  The Simple-Minded Manager is unconcerned if this style is misinterpreted as:

• Manifesting little sense or intelligence -- a simple way of thinking
• Humble, ordinary or common -- simple and folksy
• Unworldly or unsophisticated -- naïve

   

  The Simple-Minded Manager is more interested in accomplishment than appearance.

  It's not easy being Simple-Minded!

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