![]() The same thing holds true in the workplace – where according to a recent study conducted by my organization, the workforce is not innovative enough because we are trained and wired only to execute on what we are told to do. Let’s face it, Blockbuster should have thought of the ideas behind Netflix and Redbox – and made them a reality – well before these two companies became their competitors. For example, we see this all the time with companies based on great ideas that then did not remain innovative and/or competitive enough to sustain their market leadership positions. Perhaps it’s because the process of cultivating an idea into a reality is a never ending cycle if you want to keep the idea alive over changing times. Many articles have been written about this subject, but I have yet to read one that really digs deep enough to help one truly understand what is required mentality, physically and intellectually to go from idea to reality. In this regard, you are on your own and the journey will require you to learn about yourself – more than anything else will in your career.Īs the old saying goes, “If it were easy – everyone would do it.” No one will ever understand your idea or the dynamics associated with it like you do. You must own the responsibility regardless of the circumstances. ![]() Whether you are an entrepreneur or corporate executive, “giving ideas life” is much like giving birth to a child. And for those who take action, most are unprepared and thus find themselves spending their valuable time and money on a dream that simply goes astray.Ĭonverting an idea into a reality (regardless of the required investment of time and money) is never an easy task. Most great ideas remain dormant because people don’t have the courage, resources, time and/or money to take action. ![]() How many times have you been in a meeting and someone says to you, “That’s a great idea, you should take the initiative and make it a reality.” What typically happens? Most of the time – nothing. ![]()
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