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GreatBigIdeas

  1. The impact you have on others is all in the perception isn't it? fb.me/1wAcdEksl
  2. No one is normal. Everyone has quirks and insights unique to themselves. Don’t hide these things - they are what make you interesting.
  3. Be human. People trust people not companies. No-one ever criticised a business for being too human. Those who... fb.me/1UaDALMPH
  4. Amplify your message. A competitive environment demands a more captivating & compelling message if you hope to engage & influence others.
  5. Originality trumps imitation! We all desire to be original, but it's often easier and attractive to copy someone... fb.me/R9mqpnrt
  6. Love this message shared by my FB friend Robert Aitcheson this morning. In our wired world we often become so... fb.me/1E26US3hb
  7. Be the most! The middle of the road is the road to nowhere. Stand for something better and decide to be the... fb.me/1ZsgY8ppb
  8. Think about this ... before you can be a true leader of others, you have to practice the art of SELF-leadership.
  9. Quantity erodes quality. Numbers are deceptive. Worry less about how many people you're connected with and more... fb.me/1CEebDRNQ
  10. Vincent Van Gogh once said "you first have to experience what you want to express", but we often get so caught up... fb.me/1JzDC1zSK
  11. Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what's coming next!
  12. What's holding you back? What's stopping you from taking that next step, starting that new project, giving the... fb.me/KhqSulb5
  13. The Age of Infowhelm makes it easy for people to lose their focus, when we are all constantly bombarded with new... fb.me/1hQyobgvV
  14. The ability to get your message across clearly, confidently and persuasively is a skill anyone can learn, practice and perfect.
  15. When you can do the common things in an uncommon way, you'll command the attention of the world. (George Washington Carver)
  16. This week I seem to be on the wrong side of a whole lot of great work ... we all find ourselves in that situation... fb.me/1ia99DPXw
  17. Currently reading Rohit Bhargava's book "Personality Not Included". His big idea is that personality is the key... fb.me/1hvhFho0A
  18. GreatBigIdeas is moving - would love for you to keep following on my new Twitter spot - @MelissaDavisMDE
  19. Listen first, sell second. People buy because they want to, not because they're being sold. Put aside your agenda... fb.me/1KfnCN4CM
  20. Use language without limits! Words have tremendous power to influence others and affect outcomes. Cultivate the... fb.me/1ToxmrPB0