I was fortunate enough to be able to recently interview Michael Michalko. Michael is a creativity expert, focusing on how to come up with creative ideas. He is the author of numerous books including my favorite, ThinkerToys.
Michael shares his background on how he became so engaged in creative thinking, his thoughts and ideas on the subject, and practical tips and information on how to come up with creative ideas yourself.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Toni Newman - Professional Catalyst
Toni Newman was another one of the great, smart, incredible people that I met in New York earlier this year.
Toni is crazy, brilliant, and incredibly innovative in everything she does, from her presentation style of her speeches to her website and business cards.
I wanted to pick the professional catalyst's brain on innovation, not only for your business or job, but also how you could be innovative in your personal life. Toni's interview is thought provoking.
Toni is crazy, brilliant, and incredibly innovative in everything she does, from her presentation style of her speeches to her website and business cards.
I wanted to pick the professional catalyst's brain on innovation, not only for your business or job, but also how you could be innovative in your personal life. Toni's interview is thought provoking.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Head First
I have a confession; I jump into nearly everything head first, and I'm not talking about swimming pools.
I've held a belief that has worked well for me, "If something is worth doing at all, it's worth doing well."
This belief was strengthened after reading Jim Collins "Good to Great" at the age of 17. A book that showed me how to do take yourself and your business to the next level.
For this reason, I go all out when doing anything. If I'm doing a seminar, I'm inviting the media, putting out press releases, and calling on local authorities to attend. That seminar is nothing but the best, at the best location.
It took me a while to develop this "going in head first" attitude. It all started after I realized that something is better than nothing at all.
Most people do nothing. They come up with great ideas, but are afraid to implement them. They develop amazing leadership skills, but won't lead. Most people won't take the first step.
Take the first step.
The first step is often the hardest, but it's required to build momentum in any direction. Go in with the attitude that this first step weather a success or a lesson learned, is still a step in the right direction, and still better than the "nothing" that everyone else is doing.
Once you've taken the first step, you'll quickly realize that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. You'll have gone in head first.
I've held a belief that has worked well for me, "If something is worth doing at all, it's worth doing well."
This belief was strengthened after reading Jim Collins "Good to Great" at the age of 17. A book that showed me how to do take yourself and your business to the next level.
For this reason, I go all out when doing anything. If I'm doing a seminar, I'm inviting the media, putting out press releases, and calling on local authorities to attend. That seminar is nothing but the best, at the best location.
It took me a while to develop this "going in head first" attitude. It all started after I realized that something is better than nothing at all.
Most people do nothing. They come up with great ideas, but are afraid to implement them. They develop amazing leadership skills, but won't lead. Most people won't take the first step.
Take the first step.
The first step is often the hardest, but it's required to build momentum in any direction. Go in with the attitude that this first step weather a success or a lesson learned, is still a step in the right direction, and still better than the "nothing" that everyone else is doing.
Once you've taken the first step, you'll quickly realize that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. You'll have gone in head first.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Be The Change
Mahatma Ghandi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Today, many people are complaining about the economy, fuel prices, and the election, yet few people offer solutions to the problem.
Take Ghandi's advice to heart, and rather than complain, be that change. The world will be a better place when you do.
Today, many people are complaining about the economy, fuel prices, and the election, yet few people offer solutions to the problem.
Take Ghandi's advice to heart, and rather than complain, be that change. The world will be a better place when you do.
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