Today’s blog post was inspired by artist, professional pizza eater, and Marilyn Manson super-fan @chelseakirchoff. Chelsea always makes me smile when she leaves a comment on one of my Big Yellow Sticky notes, and while saying nice things about one of my posts the other day, she asked me how I decided what to write […]
I’ve noticed a lot of people on social media will ask a discussion group a question along the lines of: “Do you like A or B?” or “What would you do in a situation like this…?” and the group will respond (everyone on social media is an expert on everything and you really don’t even […]
As The Idea Guy I have participated in more than my fair share of corporate brainstorming sessions. Anytime I’m invited to one of these pre-scheduled forced-creativity events I immediately think of a particular movie starring Clint Eastwood and wonder if it’s going to be Good, Bad, or Ugly. Most corporate attempts at brainstorming sessions fail […]
Focus is a lot like sitting in a canoe or a kayak. If you don’t keep paddling in the direction you want to go, you’re going to drift off course and end up lost, washed up on shore, or dashed against some rocks. If you’re in a kayak on a fast-moving river it’s probably a […]
There is a huge sense of relief and accomplishment when you finish a project or attain a long-term goal, but don’t forget to celebrate the act of simply achieving the next step in the process. Each one of those deeds brings you closer to realizing the big goal as your end result — and you […]
Many people want “CHANGE”. Many people think change is important. Many people know change is inevitable. And some people even embrace change. Perhaps you’re one of them. Do you know what you want to change? The word Change has become a cliche. It’s a square on your office’s buzz-word bingo card. I am definitely one […]
When you want your project to be successful, you might be tempted to travel the same path as all the previously popular projects. It’s a well-worn trail littered with all the footprints of those who’ve gone before. It’s a safe and smooth path with all the bumps worn down and the potholes patched. It is […]