Praise for Mind Over Matter Why Intellectual capital is tHe Chief Source of Wealth
"Ron Baker has written another great book on the thoughts and theories on intellectual capital.As usual, he has an
awesome depth of content, knowledge, and thought. A great read."
--Reed Holden, founder, Holden Advisors Corp., www.holdenadvisors.com, and coauthor, The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing
and Pricing with Confidence: 10 Ways to Stop Leaving Money on the Table
"At a time when the virtues that made America great--individualism, hard work, and free trade--are openly debated by
well-meaning politicians, Ron Baker gives us Mind Over Matter. It is a story detailing the triumph of human spirit,
imagination, and creativity. Ron tells us what the 'knowledge economy' really means. He gives a prescription for
transforming human and intellectual capital into the foundation for sustainable prosperity. Mind Over Matter is a
provocative book deserving of a thoughtful read. It is a timeless message to be treasured for generations."
--Robert G. Cross, Chairman and CEO, Revenue Analytics, Inc., www.revenueanalytics.com
"Ron Baker is an absolute master at challenging the 'physical fallacy,' e.g., the basis on which we assign value to
businesses by focusing on tangible rather than intangible assets. This book builds on his previous books and helps the
reader understand how critical intellectual capital is to the key to success in the twenty-first century. Ron pulls from
the greatest business thinkers and economists,?from Drucker to Karl Sveiby as well as current company success stories to
fund his rich gold mine of proof. The biggest benefit of the book is to change the paradigm of those who are the passive
keepers of the 'books.' This is a must-read for anybody who wants to flourish in the age of intellectual capital."
--Sheila Kessler, PhD, President, Competitive Edge, www.CompetitiveEdge.com
"This book helps us understand some of the origins and sources that have led Ron Baker to the many contributions he has
made to our understanding of good practice in running professional businesses."
--David Maister, author and leading consultant to professional firmswww.davidmaister.com
"Reading Ron Baker's book was the only delightful incident that robbed my on the flight to Frankfurt today. It was
sheer pleasure--I must have entertained or annoyed fellow passengers with repeated nodding and several exclamations.
Baker has a terrific style that captures my mind while he entertains and educates by showing lines of connection between
authors, incidents, and theories that I have never seen before. He hardly uses the 'You have to do this and that'
approach, which I despise in most business books. I sum it up in two words: outstanding stuff!"
--Friedrich Blase, Kerma Partners, www.kerartners.com
"This is a wonderful read for anyone who wants to explore the power of constructive thinking. In Mind Over Matter, Ron
examines the power of creative thought over the conventional wisdom that you must make a tangible product for wealth to
be created. The opening chapter sets a wonderful stage for the book, which develops the power of the new business
equation and the underlying theory of the various types of intellectual capital. This is a must-read book for every
business leader."
--Peter Byers, Chartered Accountant, Byers & Co. Ltd, New Zealand
"Peter Drucker coined the term knowledge worker a half century ago. We are all still only beginning to fully comprehend
the implications. In Mind Over Matter, Ron Baker has switched on a beacon for us to follow. If we have the courage to
embrace the concepts Ron posits, perhaps it will be less than another half century before we begin to reap the rewards
as individuals and as a society."
--Ed Kless, Senior Director, Partner Development and Recruitment, Sage Software