1. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
Anyone interested in the power of personal storytelling to awaken, inspire, and communicate a meaningful, memorable message — especially around “moments of truth” on the job. It’s also for forward-thinking business leaders… Continue reading
I like what Edward deBono once said about the phenomenon of creative people trying to get results, but coming up empty (and I paraphrase). “If you are digging for oil and don’t find any, move the hole!”
Pretty simple, eh? Sometimes, it seems as if … Continue reading
A father left 17 camels as an asset for his three sons. When the father passed away, his sons opened up the will. The Will of the father stated that the eldest son should receive half of 17 camels while the middle son should receive one third and the… Continue reading
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1. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi
2. “Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll
3. “The Wright brothe… Continue reading
Feedback from Charter Manufacturing in response to an Innovation workshop of ours with 27 of their high potential leaders of the future.
“Idea Champions has the unique quality of being able to combine zany out-of-box thinking with a pragmatic approach that appealed to every participant in the session. Even those who relish the status quo and the proven way of doing things couldn’t help but relax, laugh. and lean into their untapped creativity. Participants left the session feeling hopeful and powerful about their individual ability to create and innovate.”
– Maureen Toshner, Director, Organizational Development & Learning
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There’s a lot of talk these days about the importance of innovation. All CEOs worth their low salt lunch want it. And they want it, of course, now.
What sparks innovation? People. What sparks people? Inspired ideas that meet a need — whether ex… Continue reading
If you are a mover and a shaker for a non-profit, arts organization, start up, or other capital-constrained enterprise, chances are good that you spend way too much time thinking about the “F” word — fundraising. While the mission of your organizati… Continue reading
As an innovation provocateur and storyteller, I am continually fascinated at how rare real listening is in most organizations. Everyone seems to be moving so fast or just WAITING for their turn to speak, that real listening rarely happens. Methinks,… Continue reading
Looking for inspiration and guidance on how to make your company more conducive to innovation? Here’s some food for thought and action — Idea Champions’ ten most popular postings on the subject. Continue reading
