How to Turn your Great Ideas into Reality.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 03:28PM Let's say you have had a great idea that will change things for the better in your workplace.
Let's say you are passionate about the benefits of the great idea but concerned about how the idea and you will be received.
You need to be a leader and create a movement.
How to create a movement.
1) Have the guts to stand alone and not back down in the face of ridicule, threats or negativity. Make it about the idea, not you.
2) Make your idea easy to follow - Make your idea crystal clear and obviously beneficial to others. Show others how to follow . Be very approachable.
3) "Embrace" your first follower as an equal. In many ways they are being even more courageous than you are. Congratulations, you have a follower. You have been transformed from a loner to a leader.
4) Support your follower and they will invite other followers to join
5) Ensure that the movement is public and the followers can be seen. New followers will emulate current followers, not the leader. The tipping point will be reached and you will have a movement.
6) It will no longer be risky for the others to become followers and your movement will become complete.
Note: Also look for opportunities to become the first follower of a good idea, the first follower creates a leader and starts a movement.
If you'd like to see a movement form in real time watch this short three minute video. It's outside the corporate sector but illustrates the point (there is sound) Credit to Derek Sivers, for seeing the learning potential of this video.
Actions
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2) If you'd like to know more about how you can create a movement and get your great ideas over the line, get in contact for a totally 110% obligation free conversation. I may be able to help with just one question. email me
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Kindest Regards,
Adrian
Reader Comments (1)
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