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Casual Articles - The 7 Secrets of Big Picture Thinkers
Fake it ‘till you make it.This is a tag line that one of my former bosses was quite fond of. She would regularly represent our business as having capabilities that exceeded our ability to deliver. She never outright lied in her marketing efforts. She simply positioned us as a different kind of company – one that she thought our customers wanted to do business with. In the end she was setting us up for failure.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next
Yes!If you want to prevent comments like: “what the heck is going on here?” you might consider to be more explicit when dealing with change. This is especially relevant if you are guiding a change program. Think about a change project and there is no explicit message about a new direction or focus. Even if you are not able to explain what will happen after the change, you should communicate what will change in relation
Now there is a way for you to connect with your larger vision and see it through to success. You can bring out the creative thinker in you by following these 7 success tips. Whatever direction you’re headed, these strategies will help you move forward and make the most of your natural strengths and great ideas.
1. Catch your ideas
No matter how outrageous or silly, catch your ideas and revisit them from time to time. You might have a diamond in the rough that you can’t yet see. Write it down, tell it to someone, draw a picture, pace the floor… whatever technique helps you remember and develop your ideas, use it!
2. Understand your strengths
There is an old saying that goes something like this: Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
A big challenge for creative people and entrepreneurs is concentrating your efforts on what comes easily and effortlessly. To pinpoint your strengths you can take a formal assessment, but I often ask clients to start with a simple question and jot down whatever comes to mind:
If I could devote my life to serving others- and still have the money and lifestyle I need- what would I do? How would it look?
3. Avoid overwhelm
Overwhelm can be described as either having too much on your plate or PERCEIVING what you have to be too much.
The first step to take is getting real with time management. If your time management skills are poor, then you are creating the overwhelm that is zapping your energy and focus.
Next, learn how to say “No”. Accepting too many responsibilities will burn you out, blur your focus, and zap your big picture thinker gifts.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next
In my years helping small business start-ups, I’ve seen the same mistakes repeated over and over. Many of these mistakes are the same ones I made with my first business two decades ago. They’re really easy to avoid for start-up entrepreneurs who are willing to learn the secrets and short cuts of other successful entrepreneurs. With each, I’ve included the rationale behind the mistake and how you can avoid it. Depending on whe
1. Catch your ideas
No matter how outrageous or silly, catch your ideas and revisit them from time to time. You might have a diamond in the rough that you can’t yet see. Write it down, tell it to someone, draw a picture, pace the floor… whatever technique helps you remember and develop your ideas, use it!
2. Understand your strengths
There is an old saying that goes something like this: Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
A big challenge for creative people and entrepreneurs is concentrating your efforts on what comes easily and effortlessly. To pinpoint your strengths you can take a formal assessment, but I often ask clients to start with a simple question and jot down whatever comes to mind:
If I could devote my life to serving others- and still have the money and lifestyle I need- what would I do? How would it look?
3. Avoid overwhelm
Overwhelm can be described as either having too much on your plate or PERCEIVING what you have to be too much.
The first step to take is getting real with time management. If your time management skills are poor, then you are creating the overwhelm that is zapping your energy and focus.
Next, learn how to say “No”. Accepting too many responsibilities will burn you out, blur your focus, and zap your big picture thinker gifts.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next
In spite of all the talk about the romance of travel, if you’re frequently on the road for business, you know the story is often quite different! If you’re wandering around Europe with a significant other, missing a connection may only mean one less wonderful sightseeing opportunity in the city before you leave. If it happens on business travel, it often means chaos and lost opportunities. Through careful preparation, the lo
There is an old saying that goes something like this: Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
A big challenge for creative people and entrepreneurs is concentrating your efforts on what comes easily and effortlessly. To pinpoint your strengths you can take a formal assessment, but I often ask clients to start with a simple question and jot down whatever comes to mind:
If I could devote my life to serving others- and still have the money and lifestyle I need- what would I do? How would it look?
3. Avoid overwhelm
Overwhelm can be described as either having too much on your plate or PERCEIVING what you have to be too much.
The first step to take is getting real with time management. If your time management skills are poor, then you are creating the overwhelm that is zapping your energy and focus.
Next, learn how to say “No”. Accepting too many responsibilities will burn you out, blur your focus, and zap your big picture thinker gifts.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next
Nowadays, we complain nearly all of the time about how few businesses remember how to provide quality service to their customers. But a recent trip to Italy not only reminded me that the art of service is not dead, but that providing outstanding service is the key to almost any successful business. Here are a few well-worn but important principles that I was reminded of during that trip:The Customer Always Comes First
3. Avoid overwhelm
Overwhelm can be described as either having too much on your plate or PERCEIVING what you have to be too much.
The first step to take is getting real with time management. If your time management skills are poor, then you are creating the overwhelm that is zapping your energy and focus.
Next, learn how to say “No”. Accepting too many responsibilities will burn you out, blur your focus, and zap your big picture thinker gifts.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next
Women business owners are critically important to the American economy. The growth of women entrepreneurs in the United States has been phenomenal. Statistics from the SBA indicate that 9.1 million women own businesses, they employ 27.5 million people and contribute $3.6 trillion to the economy. These women are shaping and redefining the workplace, the nation's business networks, financial institutions, and the US culture.p>Next, learn how to say “No”. Accepting too many responsibilities will burn you out, blur your focus, and zap your big picture thinker gifts.
4. Listen
What do you hear people asking for? What are they NOT asking for? What are they griping about? Become a great listener in all your interactions. Ask open ended questions (ones that can’t be answered with a yes or no). Keep your ear to the buzz and maybe you’ll zero in on the next big thing.
5. Develop your intuition
Learn to trust your hunches and listen for inner nudges. Your next great idea may already be inside of you yearning to break free. Visionary thinkers often act on these hunches. Become best friends with your intuition and see new possibilities come to you.
6. Talk about your ideas
Create a personal board of directors: a supportive group of people who you respect, trust, and encourage you. Ask for their honest feedback, brainstorm with them, or call on them when you need help.
7. Give your mind time to wander
If you’re sitting in front of a computer frustrated because a solution isn’t presenting itself, then change your location. Take a walk. Get out and play. Get out and do something (anything!) other than what you SHOULD be doing. Studies show that the most creative, innovative thinkers are not slaves to the desk. They add variety to their lives and keep their minds sharp by enjoying all the gifts the world has to offer.
Big picture thinkers have the natural gift to see the potential in just about anything. When you sharpen your visionary skills, you too can enjoy success and joy in all aspects of life and business.
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