Fresh ideas keep us motivated. Amidst our busy lives that are full of “noises,” it’s important for every individual to have quiet time to think without outside noise or interruptions. For me, I do my best thinking at night when I’m in bed before falling sleep. For others, it may be during a morning walk, while working out at the gym, during the commute to work, or in the shower.
International management consultant Chris Mason is a frequent traveler and gets his best ideas when he’s on an airplane. The secret is putting on headphones without music so the person next to you won’t talk to you.
Last night, Chris led an interactive business conversation, entitled “Accelerating Growth in a Slowing Economy,” with 40 business professionals in the region. The discussion – hosted by Haskell & White, HKA’s client and the region’s leading accounting and business advisory firm – brought the group to think about how to grow an organization successfully during an economic downturn. Topics covered include the fundamentals of building a successful business, such as having a clear vision, a good business plan, capital, the right talent/people, organization and strategic product/pricing. The group also discussed the importance of having quiet time for generating fresh ideas and for creative thinking.
Whether you are a student or the CEO of your company, finding time for an activity when you can release creative juices can reap many benefits, both personally and professionally. So when do you do your best thinking?
Tags: business, Chris Mason, Haskell & White
May 23, 2008 at 11:59 pm |
I’m the same as you! For some reason, I get really good ideas when I’m lying in bed with my eyes closed. In fact, sometimes I have to get up and write down my ideas before I snooze for real. Other times, I’ll accidentally fall asleep and wake up thinking I had a brilliant dream.