Human beings’ classic, overarching metaphor to explain the underlying structure of what’s going on here on planet Earth (and inside a human being, too) is shifting from “Tree of Knowledge” to “Networks.” Has big time implications for how an individu… Continue reading
This is a very useful 7-minute overview of why videos go viral by the TREND MANAGER at YouTube. Three main reasons: 1) Tastemakers; 2) Communities of Participation; 3) Unexpectedness.
PS: In the next few days, I will be launching my attempt at a vir… Continue reading
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
If you’re on the hunt for inspiring quotes you can use for work, your book, an ad campaign, speech, news report, blog posting, proposal, kidnap letter, or time capsule, look no further. What follows are 21 universal topics — everything from Possibil… Continue reading
We just received this very nice piece of feedback from the President of Radio Woodstock, Gary Chetkof.
“Idea Champions was a true partner in helping us untangle some of the issues we were struggling with. They were very easy to work with and the pr… Continue reading
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the #1 reason why people quit their jobs is because they don’t feel appreciated. Ouch! Who can YOU appreciate today?
1. “There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” – Mothe… Continue reading
One of the inevitable things you will hear at a brainstorming session is “there are no bad ideas.” Not true. There are plenty of bad ideas. Nazism, for instance. Arena football. Bow ties.
What well-meaning “keep hope alive” brainstorming lovers re… Continue reading
During the past 25 years, I’ve asked more than 10,000 people where and when they get their best ideas. I get all kinds of answers, but the one that has always fascinated me is “the shower” — maybe because I also get so many of my good ideas there. … Continue reading
Unless you’ve been in solitary confinement for the past few years, there’s a good chance you are a member of some kind of team. There’s also a good chance that the team you are a member of isn’t always “high performing.” Different issues come up from… Continue reading
During the past 25 years I have worked with some of the most analytical people in the world: tax auditors, engineers, polymer chemists, actuaries, and rocket scientists just to name a few.
In my effort to help these fine folks make the journey fro… Continue reading
