We Care For You
No One Likes My Ideas
In this episode I'll tell you a story about a time when a team I was working on almost sent a message to the community that was misleading. The intentions were good, the message was something our team wanted to be true, but the attempt to get it right almost resulted in a lie.
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Coconuts, Rocks, Windows
No One Likes My Ideas
Ever have an idea that would have cost most than helped? In episode 7 I discuss a time when members of my team were trying to get a coconut to fall from a palm tree in an attempt to fulfill a dream. As it turns out, the way they were trying to fulfill that dream could have resulted in a costly mistake. I had to step in! I'll remind you in this episode that as a leader, how you navigate moments of idea intervention will determine future trust and future influence.
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She Didn't Like My Idea
No One Likes My Ideas
Ever asked someone out on a date and it turns out they didn't like your idea? Ouch. Dating is where ideas are shared in large quantity - where to eat, when to meet, how long, what should I wear, who will be there, will we kiss... But none of those questions can be asked until you ask that person on a first date. What's that been like for you? On this episode I have a guest who shares a story about a time when he asked a girl out on a date, and it turns out she didn't like his idea.
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You'll Never Be As Good As Him
No One Likes My Ideas
Comparison feedback is painful! Ever been compared to co-worker, teammate, or peer? It sucks. Truly. But it isn't devestating if you have the right perspective. In this episode I'll tell you a story about a time when I recieved unwanted comparison feedback and how then explain how I handled it. Remember, how you handle unwanted comparison feedback will determin future trust and future influence.
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I Didn't Know
No One Likes My Ideas
Has anyone on your team ever replied, "I didn't know." That can be super frustrating for leaders who are ideas machines and who love the art of brainstorming solutions to a problem. "I didn't know," is a momentum stopper! On this episode I discuss what you can do when someone at the table says, "I didn't know."
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Changing A Cell Phone Policy
No One Likes My Ideas
No one likes it when you try to change a policy they helped create! Ever happen to you? In this episode I describe a time when I tried to change an outdated policy, while sitting at the table with the team who originally created it. How would you navigate this situation? Listen to this episode for tips on how to keep trust and maintain future influence when no one likes your idea.
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Step On Your White Shoes
No One Likes My Ideas
You want to step on my white shoes? No thanks! What would you say if someone offered to step on your shoes? What do you do when you think you dress up to a certain standard, but find out other people disagree with your choices? Check out the story in this episode and prepare yourself for how you should respond if no one likes your ideas.
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Helicopter Easter Egg Drop
No One Likes My Ideas
Drop what from a helicopter? Easter eggs! An idea that no one liked. What would you do if you researched, called, scheduled, and presented the details of a great idea only to have the idea shot down? In this episode I will introduce to you the stages of an idea.
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No One Likes My Ideas Trailer
No One Likes My Ideas
No one likes your ideas? Do you think outside of the box? Are you surrounded by people who don't understand you? Welcome to the No One Likes My Ideas podcast! I promise to tell funny and awkward stories about ideas that no one liked, and provide you with the tips and tools you need to navigate situations when no one likes your ideas.
info_outlineEver asked someone out on a date and it turns out they didn't like your idea? Ouch. Dating is where ideas are shared in large quantity - where to eat, when to meet, how long, what should I wear, who will be there, will we kiss... But none of those questions can be asked until you ask that person on a first date. What's that been like for you? On this episode I have a guest who shares a story about a time when he asked a girl out on a date, and it turns out she didn't like his idea.