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Initiative

Strength in Numbers

February 16, 2012

There is no doubt that there is strength in numbers. Taking your idea to an organization that will share your concern and enthusiasm is a great way to add power and momentum to your plan. This story of social media occurred many years ago, before the technology we enjoy today. For 70 years or so, [...]

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Initiative – The balancing act – Fish or cut bait

June 16, 2011

There are many stories of failure after failure before success occurs, teaching us to never give up. A significant argument for not giving up from an innovation perspective is the learning that occurs. Each trial generates new information. We learn about what doesn’t work, or what combination of components works better. Another point is that [...]

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Bad habits – a need or a want?

February 14, 2011

Jenny quit smoking. The last time I saw her she was excited to announce that she had gone seven weeks without a smoke. I just saw her again the other day and she was headed out into the cold to light up. When I asked her about it she said, “Well things happened in my [...]

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5 Tips to Intensify Your Initiative

November 4, 2010

Without harnessing the power of initiative, the wheel of innovation comes to a screeching halt. We all have a desire to “make a difference” or to make improvements in our lives, but for a variety of reasons, many people face challenges in regard to taking initiative in one form or another. Fortunately, there are many [...]

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Latest Podcast – Jim Canterucci interviews Chris Hawker – Initiative

September 27, 2009

Join me as I interview serial entrepreneur, Chris Hawker (part 4 of 4) about how Chris uses the Personal Brilliance catalyst Initiative in his successful life. I have some ideas on Initiative for you as well. Chris Hawker is the CEO of Trident Designs, LLC. a modern invention lab transforming every day tools into something [...]

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Get your ideas across – Being a Trail Blazer

September 25, 2009

I had the opportunity to speak with a group of undergraduate honor students recently. One of the things we talked about was the paradox that all brilliant people face – how to fit in AND stand out. It’s easy to stand out when you’re bringing the new ideas, getting things done, changing the status quo. [...]

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Latest Podcast – Jim Canterucci interviews James Weddle – Initiative

August 3, 2009

Join me as I interview serial entrepreneur, James Weddle (part 4 of 4) about how James uses the Personal Brilliance catalyst Initiative in his successful life. I have some ideas on Focus for you as well. James Weddle lives in a suburb of Austin, TX and is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in web and [...]

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Latest Podcast – Jim Canterucci interviews Lewis Howes – Initiative

April 26, 2009

Join me as I interview LinkedIn Advisor, Lewis Howes (part 4 of 4) about how Lewis uses the Personal Brilliance catalyst Initiative in his successful life. I have some ideas on Initiative for you as well. Lewis is the author of LinkedWorking: Generating Success on the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website. Lewis is a previous [...]

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Latest Podcast – Jim Canterucci interviews Gregg Fraley – Initiative

March 29, 2009

Join me as I interview Innovation Process Coach, Gregg Fraley (part 4 of 4) about how Gregg uses the Personal Brilliance catalyst Initiative in his successful life. I have some ideas on Initiative for you as well. Gregg is the author of Jack’s Notebook: A business novel about creative problem solving. Gregg’s diverse background includes [...]

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How fast is your first step?

March 29, 2009

The first step. Many years ago I was a sprinter. A pretty fast wide-receiver before blowing out a knee. One reason I was faster than average had a lot to do with the quickness of the first step. Even after losing the speed due to injury I still maintained the first step. Of course, now [...]

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