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Archive for August, 2006

13 Smart Ways to Re-Energize Your Imagination

Thursday, August 31st, 2006
 
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In your fast changing workplace, your imagination is valuable. Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” How can you and I ignite our imaginations, even if they are dormant like sleeping volcanoes? Here come a bakers’ dozen ideas on Smarter by the Minute.

5 Smart Ways to Get People to Follow Up After a Meeting

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
 
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This next Smarter by the Minute is for you people who get frustrated because you sit in long meetings in which lots of great ideas get discussed, solemn promises get made, but little actually gets accomplished in the days after the meeting. I’ve got 5 smart ideas on how you can get others to take action. Coming up!

Putting ‘Them’ Down is Putting Yourself Down

Thursday, August 24th, 2006
 
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When you overhear workers complaining about their co-workers, their company, and even their customers, does it give you a bad taste for the person speaking? My bad attitude could have derailed my career right at the start. I’ll tell you about my personal wake-up call on the next Smarter by the Minute.

6 Drivers of Innovation from 3M

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
 
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Not too long ago we did a program on Idea Killers — 12 things not to say because they stifle creativity in others. Many of you e-mailed wanting to know how to encourage creative thinking. On the next Smarter by the Minute, I’ve got some smart ideas from one of the world’s most successful idea generating companies.