How to become an Idea Carrier

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Paul Sloane recently wrote about becoming an Ideas carrier. To become one, you need three things:

1. An interest in the challenges that other people face. You can find out about these with intelligent, sensitive questions. Most people are happy to open up about the business issues they face.
   
2. An open, inquiring mind. You need to be on the lookout for new ways to do things and fresh ideas.
   
3. The willingness to offer the ideas, put them into context and communicate them positively.

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You can build your success in business with a combination of three things. Firstly, your understanding of the needs of the key people you meet. Secondly, your industry knowledge & contacts with other people. Thirdly, your imagination and ability to spot connections. You can construct your own unique selling proposition with this combination. By carrying innovative ideas from one place to another, you can help your customers, build your relationships & advance your career.

Your ability to see the world in a new way, and relate that to others, is going to be your secret sauce. Take the ideas you’re proud of and explain them to the people you care about. Ask them for feedback. Find other people who want to do the same, and be a sounding board for them. Make an “Explain It Like I’m 5” video by recording your idea and read the comments.

What you’ll likely discover is that not all clever ideas will work out. Through the process of getting and giving feedback, some of your favorite ideas might turn out to be a dud. While the process is as painful as it sounds, leaving behind a failed idea is a kind of blessing. Because, now you can focus better on other ideas.

Ultimately, it boils down to how you can give what you’ve with you. No matter where (Business, Career, or in general life relationships) you apply this, the more you give away, the better it is for you as an individual.

What do you think, how can we become more valuable to people around us?

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