Comments for Fresh Ideas at Work

Comment on Emotional Equations by freshideasatwork

freshideasatwork — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:39:10 +0000

Interesting application – what would this critical mass have to be to the power of (or multiplied by) to make “it” work?

Thanks for posting!

Comment on Emotional Equations by Dick Webster

Dick Webster — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:26:48 +0000

How about “Critical mass is the square root of a population.”
Example: IF five of a company of 25 (or 10 of 100, or 10,000 of 100,000) “get it,” i.e., become attached to an idea and talk it up, THEN that idea will “take ahold” and spread.
R. S. Webster, Ph.D. /
Worthington OH.

Comment on Messy Beginnings and Quotable Reminders by Lynda Stucky

Lynda Stucky — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:16:54 +0000

Love your blog! Keep them coming! Moving forward for me means to be constantly engaged with other people and learning from them, as well as, sharing my knowledge. It seems so simple but it took me a long time to realize this. Whether I am meeting with others who are in business just like me or looking for new clients, building a relationship so that we can help each other is a necessity! As my business moves forward in 2010, I hope to connect and build relationships with more people than ever.

Comment on Ask a Different Question by Dana Collins

Dana Collins — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:52:36 +0000

What do you think?
Trac-
Diversifying my approach to questions and ‘twisting’ a question helped to narrow my focus. Developing a questioning strategy has helped me to better understand a client’s situation, and advance the sales process more quickly. Look forward to receiving additional great ideas!

Comment on Welcome to Fresh Ideas: What Works by Dave Van Brunt

Dave Van Brunt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:50:02 +0000

I also enjoyed the article, “Risk Failing Well”. It’s a good reminder about how important it is to stretch as a leader, learn from mistakes, and apply that learning for the future. I’m looking forward to seeing many more great articles and links in Fresh Ideas.

Comment on Welcome to Fresh Ideas: What Works by Tracy Fuller

Tracy Fuller — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:49:04 +0000

This strategy (Rick Failing Well) provoked strong responses from several readers – maybe because it‘s such an integral part of leading and learning. As the title highlights, the key is learning how to fail well – so that any outcome is used to build the strength and knowledge Kathleen and Cally referenced. Each time we do so we become more confident in our ability to successfully take more creative risks. Failing well also involves understanding which kinds of situations are “worth the risk.” Seeing a certain kind of opportunity? Avoidance of a worse outcome than failing? The thrill of the ride? What kinds of situations motivate you to risk failing well?

Comment on Welcome to Fresh Ideas: What Works by Cally Jamis Vennare

Cally Jamis Vennare — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:48:24 +0000

I strongly agree with Kathleen. The times in my professional (and personal) life where I’ve been willing to take risks have always been the moments when I’ve enjoyed the greatest rewards. Even when I’ve “failed”, the strength and knowledge that I’ve gained from the experience is invaluable.

Comment on Welcome to Fresh Ideas: What Works by Kathleen Engelmeier

Kathleen Engelmeier — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:47:51 +0000

Hey Tracy – I loved the Risk Failing Well one. I think it will make a great ice breaker and in dealing with some of the leaders, I think it is always good for them to see that we all have had failures that we learn from. The others were more a stretch for me since I definitely need stimulated to be that creative. I think the approaches are great. thanks for sharing them.