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What Do You Do Differently?

What Do You Do Differently? This is a typical marketing question for determining your unique selling proposition. Your answer helps you distinguish yourself and your business from the rest of the pack. However, I ask this question in a different context here. When you think your idea may “get lost” in a sea of similar ideas, ask yourself, “What do I do differently?” See if you can relate how something you do differently overall can apply to your idea. Here’s an example: I have a ton of new information product ideas. So do a lot of speakers, coaches, trainers, and…

Idea Discovery – Article: 10 Myths About Creativity You Need to Stop Believing Now

Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time! Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that. Creativity is subjective. According to this article I read by Martin Zwilling at Entrepreneur.com, anyone can be creative or think creatively. It just requires you to have an open mind and not limit your thinking in any way. Read the myths that are listed and stop letting any of these myths hold you back! Read it here. Share with family, friends co-workers and colleagues! My goal is to serve you with resources and strategies that help you clarify, organize,…

Seven Ways to Make Unpopular Ideas Appealing

It’s a great feeling to successfully persuade people to support and help you implement your ideas. Yet sometimes, positive acceptance is elusive. New ideas and suggestions for improvement can scare people who resist change. When you have a difficult time convincing your colleagues to believe in or act on your ideas, try one or more of these approaches. They may just be the key to winning over idea supporters. Destroy disinformation. Confirm facts and information before you communicate them to your colleagues. If the price for upgrading to new software is going to be $5000 and your department is on…

Idea Discovery: IDEAS for Trainers, Instructional Designers, and Workshop Facilitators

Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time! Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that. I found these great resource ideas in a training bulletin I receive. If you develop training programs or design workshops (which you do if you’re a speaker, coach, consultant, trainer, or teacher!), check these out. From ELEARNING BROTHERS: Game ideas for virtual / online learning programs, workshops, & webinars. http://elearningtemplates.com/elearning-activities/ From: THE E-LEARNING COACH OMG! 10 sets of 10 free resources = 100 free resources for ANYONE who develops handouts, training materials, worksheets & workbooks, websites, and more. These…

Idea Discovery: Article – “How a Good Idea Mushroomed”

Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time! Here’s my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that. I really enjoyed reading this article by Amy Westervelt , contributor to the Wall Street Journal’s website on how Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora’s idea “mushroomed” into a money-making business. Many times, one idea can branch out into other successful ideas as you will read in “How a Good Idea Mushroomed”. With the help of Kickstarter (which I featured in a previous Idea Discovery), they were able to get both businesses off the ground. It’s amazing how something most…