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Idea Discovery: Hugh McLeod’s Gapingvoid
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Hugh McLeod’s site Gapingvoid.com has become a modern classic. The cartoons and artwork are inspiring on their own, of course, but his words might be more valuable. Sign up for the daily or weekly emails for a regularly scheduled, figurative kick-in-the-idea-butt.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
International Ideas Month
Everyone has ideas! For some, the challenge is too many ideas with not enough focus. We need to be encouraged & motivated; to build skills; to communicate our ideas for consideration; to be in action and accountable to implement them.
The month of March is dedicated to our ideas – large, small, great, forgettable, past, current and ideas yet to come. Without constant new ideas, people & societies stagnate.
Make an IMPACT© with your ideas this month!
Idea Discovery: Meet Advisors
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Never underestimate the value of a good mentor who cares about your success. Meet Advisors is a great way to connect with people you may not otherwise run into. Talking with professionals who have experience successfully dealing with challenging issues can be one of the smartest things you do when you feel like you’re stuck. Here is the link for Meet Advisors.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Chris Guillebeau
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Chris Guillebeau is known for leading the charge for people who wish to lead unconventional lives, which he discusses on his website ‘The Art of Non-Conformity’. And whether or not you’re into the non-conformity thing, his writing could be the wake-up call that inspires you to make a change for the better. After all, anything that provokes you to improve yours and your clients’ lives is a good thing. Visit his website HERE.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Ted Talks
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
It’s somewhat of a cliché to refer people to TED for ideas and inspiration for new concepts, but all clichés are rooted in truth on some level. Looking through the classic TED videos can be a good way to learn about body language, presentation styles, and other ways that you can improve your skills as an agency account person.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Netflix
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Although Netflix is not a new “discovery” as it has been around for years, there is an astonishing amount of good stuff on Netflix, so perhaps the next time you feel like you need a spark of inspiration, check out the suggested documentaries. Even the ones that aren’t directly related to advertising or marketing can be relevant and inspiring through the lens of admiring people dedicated to their craft. For unlimited viewing at $7.99/month, it can’t be beat!
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Home Storage Solutions 101
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Check out this valuable website! Home Storage Solutions 101
– Tips
– Resources
– Declutter challenges
– Tools / printables
– Calendars
Great resources for implementing a decluttering system that works for you, with tools to help guide you too boot! While decluttering is not a direct action for implementing ideas, it’s certainly an indirect one. A clear workspace opens you up to clear thinking and THAT’s a direct benefit to implementation.
Gather a team at work, or a group of entrepreneurs, to work together on some of these challenges!
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Reddit & Specialized SubReddits
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
Reddit isn’t just for cat pictures, food posts, and inside jokes — although you’ll find a lot of that on their home page. When you look past that, you’ll find the site hosts a wealth of entrepreneurial- and inspiration-focused “subreddits.” (You can to search subreddits for topics that interest you.) There are some great marketing communities here, along with more general groups like the “Get motivated!” subreddit. Sometimes the best way to get ideas on a daily basis is by reading posts by and talking with groups of like-minded people who are dealing with similar issues. Share this Idea Discovery with family, friends, business associates and co-workers.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Idea Discovery: Article – 4 Techniques For Turning Goals Into Wins
Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time!
Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that.
As business owners, employees, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, many times our schedule becomes hectic, especially around the holidays. This article, ‘4 Techniques For Turning Goals Into Wins’ written by Külli Koort, offers tools that will help you keep your goals a priority. WRITING YOUR GOALS down has been shown to be a key step in reaching them, as is stated in the article and is a part of my IMPACT © process.
Check out these 4 steps that billion-dollar company’s use for maximum results.
My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize, and implement your ideas.
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Sylvia Henderson, Your Idea Coach Author: “Hey, That’s MY Idea! How to Communicate and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think”
Sticks and Stones and Words CAN Harm
If you’ve ever presented an idea, concept, or suggestion and received a less-than-positive reaction in return, then you’ve probably wondered where your message went wrong and what you could have done differently. At times, your choice of words is all that stands between you and the positive response you desire. The English language is rich with choices. You can use multiple words to convey what may seem to be the same message on the surface, yet each word communicates a subtle “hidden message” that differs between words.
The words you choose to use can convey positive or negative messages. In turn, how the message receiver interprets and reacts to your messages is directly tied to whether they “hear” your message positively or negatively. You can persuade, motivate, or discourage solely by the words you choose to use when you communicate.
For example, think about words that naturally make you “feel” good. Words such as “can”, “do”, and “will” inherently generate a positive feeling, whereas their counterparts – “can not”, “do not”, and “will not” – imply limits or elicit negative feelings. No matter what other words your message may contain, negative words set the stage for negative outcomes.
Positive words help you create positive responses. Consider that when you choose and use positive words, they…
• Reflect a “can-do” expectation.
• Imply a belief that it is possible to achieve what is to be achieved.
• Plant subliminal messages to the reader or listener that “no” is unacceptable and that you expect results.
• Activate the pleasure area of the brain – the nucleus accumbens – releasing dopamine that generates good feelings and thoughts in your message recipient.
• Motivate, inspire, encourage, validate, and empower the person receiving your messages.
The next time you want to get a positive response, consider replacing negative words with positive words. The process is called framing your messages. Notice the difference it makes in your audience’s behavior. It helps them see and hear your messages in your favor.
When you communicate your ideas and thoughts with an intention to garner support for and agreement with your implementation strategies, use words such as:
• “Encourage” instead of “must”,
• “Challenge” instead of “problem”,
• “Opportunity” instead of “more work”,
• “Agreement” instead of “requirement”, or
• “Alternative approach” rather than “replacement”.
What industry uses this reframing concept regularly? The advertising industry! Considerable research has been done to measure how we react to the messages we receive. Advertising is pure message-delivery through differing medium. The more effective the ad in getting us to perform, the more persuasive is its message. (Note: Search “brain studies on positive versus negative messages” using your favorite Internet search engine.)
Choosing words that move your ideas forward requires more thought and intention than using words that harm progress. Use words with positive connotations to move your ideas to IMPACT(c)!