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This is one of our new conference rooms and this slogan is my favorite! In the spirit of keeping it simple yet significant, let's reflect on the essence of this powerful concept. It's about stripping away the unnecessary, focusing on the core, and making every action, every word, and every moment count. It's the art of finding depth in simplicity, where less becomes more, and every small detail carries weight and meaning. At work, this philosophy can be transformative. Once you remove the noise of a problem the answer or solution tends to be simple. I think people have a habit of making things more complicated then they need to be. In our personal lives, this approach can lead to clarity and purpose. It's about living intentionally, where every choice aligns with our values and goals. It's about being present in the moment, appreciating the beauty in the ordinary, and recognizing that significance often lies in the simplest of things. So, whether it's in your professional endeavors or personal aspirations, remember to make it simple but significant. It's a mantra that can lead to profound insights and a fulfilling life.

Mike Rolfes as a travel buddy (pros and cons) Recently, Mike joined me on one of my many trips to India during the year. It was great for him to experience the country, people, the cows (of course) and the food. Most importantly connecting with our people was the key item for this trip. Traveling with people (including my own family), I personally find challenging/stressful because I have traveled for so long I have a “way” I travel. So, I decided I would put together a list of the pros and cons in traveling with mike (according to me): Pros: 1. He is an excellent taste tester to tell me if something is hot or not (my team lies to me all the time - it is just a “little” spicy they tell me…lies I tell you) 2. He is low maintenance across the boards and doesn’t complain at all 3. He is full of energy regardless of lack of sleep - he can do something like 10 min naps and be ready for the world 4. He is actually a great Indian car rider and those that have been to India know. It takes a special person to sit quietly and watch your life flash before your eyes many times without using tons of swear words. 5. He eats anything! 6. He will literally talk to anyone…this might be a con but for now we will leave it here! 7. He is just a lot of fun to hang out with! Cons: 1. He travels with 2 laptops which when traveling adds a significant amount of time to the “travel schedule” with all the International check points 2. He packs way too much. You would think he had a different outfit for each day! 3. At 30 hours straight of no sleep he will pass out standing up. Actually saw this in person. 4. He is a little slow walking in the airport…come on man it is a race! 5. Because he packed too much I actually had to bring stuff home for him in my bag! 6. If you’re looking for a gym buddy…not so much. He is a solid 30%er! So our trip was a success and overall Mike is an excellent travel buddy even though the cons are close to the pros. Looking forward to the next one “travel buddy!” #1rivet #travelbuddy Brian Fenn Michael Wolk Hap Auch III who is NEXT?

At 1Rivet we align ourselves to many of the properties of a Rivet. •A Rivet is one of the strongest bonds between two things •Rivets are secure and as a group are trusted to hold things together – like planes, buildings and bridges •Unlike welds which crack over time Rivets are known to hold up against the test of time, force and weather •Rivets have the ability to work across different materials therefore flexible •Before installing a rivet two sides must plan and work together to make a perfect fit •Rivet holes are punched rather than drilled, since it is faster and easier How we feel about the Bond with our clients is the same – Strong, Secure, Trusted, Partners, Holding up under difficult conditions, flexible, prepared and we are faster and easier to deal with than the competition!! Derek Swank Krishnaraj Nair Mike Rolfes Brian Fenn Ashish Chelani Ashleigh Fiora Ross Colomb Marcelo Espinosa Randy Tupaz Akram Ali khan Deshmukh, MBA Kumar Angadi Hap Auch III