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Ideas to IMPACT: The IMPACT Process Overview

This is the first of my seven-part series of short videos about the IMPACT process, which I describe in my new book, "Hey, That's MY Idea! How to Speak Up and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think". Subscribe to my Youtube channel to watch all the upcoming videos in this series.

Table Your “Money Idea”

Your money idea is the idea on which you will focus your time, energy, and resources. When you get so bogged down with details and choices that you have trouble actually choosing your money idea, try using a table matrix to get clear about which idea you choose. Draw a table matrix – rows and columns. List your ideas in the rows in the left-most column. Write the following questions in the columns in the top-most row. What problem will I solve / issue will I address with this idea? Why do I need to address it? What roadblock(s)…

Idea Discovery: Article – “How One Word Can Kill Your Career”

Make your IMPACT(c) … one idea at a time! Here's my Idea Discovery for today to help you do just that. Idea Discovery: Article: How One Word Can Kill Your Career In today's business world it sometimes is just not enough to do what is required at your place of employment. I came across this article which discusses how coming up with ideas to save your employer money, time, etc., could give you the upper hand if and when cutback time comes around. You can use my entire IMPACT(c) process to put those ideas to work for you AND your…

The Path Runs Both Ways: Mentoring to Support Someone Else’s Ideas

Chances are, at some point in your life, a friend, family member or colleague will come to you for advice or guidance on an idea that they have. You should view this as the ultimate compliment, because this person values your opinion and respects what you have to say. They are looking for you to be a mentor in their life. Being in a position of mentorship is not only honorable, but also comes with great responsibility. No matter what your relationship with the person, or how much you like their idea, agreeing to be a mentor is a significant…

Motivational Music: “Believe”

Idea music. Motivational music. “Believe”. Recorded by Josh Groban