Respect and Discuss New Ideas

During the last __________ (fill in blank with time period: example - during the last two weeks) how often did you respect and discuss new ideas?

Never • Infrequently • Often • Always

Growth comes from inviting, processing and implementing new ideas without judging the validity of those ideas before thinking about them. New perspectives can help you become more creative and open opportunities. 

ACTION STEPS - If you would like to increase how often you practice this specific trait/habit consider one of the following Action Steps:

1. Reflections - recent and historical events to reflect upon.
   • The Sun - the history of the heliocentric view of the work requires one to respect new ideas.
2. Exercises - an activity for you to consider completing.
   • Be flexible - respecting and discussing new ideas often requires one to be flexible.
     
3. Stories - backstories of individuals.
   • Dale Chihuly - his vision of art included the constant infusion of new ideas. 
4. Questions - thought provoking words or phrases to answer.
   • Reaction - examining how you react to people and events is an important part of respecting new ideas. 

For additional information visit the Action Steps web page.  If you would like MEAPA to conduct a workshop at your organization around this or a similar topic please contact us.  Also be sure to visit our online bookstore where we have a variety of publications that help individuals increase their self-awareness to think more effectively, take action and achieve the personal and professional growth required to live with intention and work with purpose.