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Summary:Welcome to "Make a Difference," a podcast focused on reflection and self-improvement. Hosted by Mark Quinn, the show aims to help listeners get unstuck and improve their personal outlook. In this episode, Mark discusses the difference between listening and hearing, using a quote from Roy T. Bennett as a starting point. He emphasizes the importance of active listening and how it can enhance communication and understanding. Mark explores various strategies for teaching and modeling active listening, including creating a supportive environment, acknowledging instances of excellent active listening, and practicing active listening regularly. The episode concludes with a reminder to be the one who listens with curiosity.Key Takeaways:Listening with curiosity allows us to understand what's behind the words. (Less than 20 words)Active listening is a skill that develops with practice and patience. (Less than 20 words)Modeling active listening through eye contact, nodding, and verbal cues can encourage others to do the same. (Less than 20 words)Building trust through active listening involves reflecting back what the speaker has said and challenging them to process it. (Less than 20 words)Remind participants to practice active listening regularly and highlight the benefits it brings. (Less than 20 words)Quotes:"Listen with curiosity, speak with honesty, act with integrity." - Roy T. Bennett (15 words)"The greatest problem with communication is we don't listen to understand, we listen to reply." (14 words)"Model active listening by engaging in a conversation with a willing participant." (13 words)"Let me make sure that I heard you right." (8 words)"Be the one to listen with curiosity today." (8 words)Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcastMastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifferenceSpeakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcastMake a Difference is sponsored by Katherine Miracle.With 20+ years of experience doing professional development, team development, branding and marketing, Katherine knows how to help you get a big impact with training. Katherine has broad experience in Corporate America, Large and Small Non-Profits, Universities, and Small Businesses. Her Branding, PR, Marketing, Professional Development and Event Planning skills have help many organizations thrive.Her new book, Inquisitive Culture: Your Secret Weapon to Surviving Today's Workplace Culture and Changing It! The Communication Revolution That Listens, Challenges and Protects is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inquisitive-Culture-Communication-Revolution-Challenges/dp/1977223478

Summary:Welcome to "Make a Difference," a podcast focused on reflection and self-improvement. Each month, the podcast selects a series of quotes for reflection and discussion. In this episode, the hosts discuss a quote from Dr. Seuss: "You have the brains in your head, you have the feet in your shoes, and you can steer yourself any direction you choose." Mark Quinn encourages listeners to take a 360-degree look around before taking the first step and remind them that they have the power to choose how far they go and how long they stay. Life is not a race, but a journey of growth and self-improvement.Key Takeaways:You have the power to choose your direction and how far you go.Take a 360-degree look around before taking the first step.Life is not a race; it's about enjoying the insights and reflecting on personal growth.Make time to reflect upon the growth that comes along with exploring new directions.Become better today, than you were yesterday.Quotes:"You have the brains in your head, you have the feet in your shoes, and you can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss"Life is not a race. It's about allowing yourself to enjoy the insights you gain in your travels and make time to reflect upon the growth that comes along with it."Dr. Seuss Link to Oh the Places You'll Go - https://www.amazon.com/Oh-Places-Youll-Dr-Seuss/dp/0679805273 Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcastMastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifferenceSpeakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcastMake a Difference is sponsored by Katherine Miracle.With 20+ years of experience doing professional development, team development, branding and marketing, Katherine knows how to help you get a big impact with training. Katherine has broad experience in Corporate America, Large and Small Non-Profits, Universities, and Small Businesses. Her Branding, PR, Marketing, Professional Development and Event Planning skills have help many organizations thrive.Her new book, Inquisitive Culture: Your Secret Weapon to Surviving Today's Workplace Culture and Changing It! The Communication Revolution That Listens, Challenges and Protects is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inquisitive-Culture-Communication-Revolution-Challenges/dp/1977223478

The podcast "Make a Difference" focuses on reflection and self-improvement. Hosted by Mark Quinn, the show features a series of quotes for reflection and discussion. In today's episode, Quinn shares an important message from Stephen Chbosky It reminding listeners that they are special and always making a difference. The show encourages listeners to subscribe and engage with the content, expressing gratitude for their support.Key Takeaways:Be kind to yourself and acknowledge your uniqueness.You have the power to make a difference in the world.Quotes:"Be kind to yourself today and know that you're always making a difference." - Stephen ChboskyNote: No other direct quotes were provided in the transcript.Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcastMastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifferenceSpeakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcastMake a Difference is sponsored by Katherine Miracle.With 20+ years of experience doing professional development, team development, branding and marketing, Katherine knows how to help you get a big impact with training. Katherine has broad experience in Corporate America, Large and Small Non-Profits, Universities, and Small Businesses. Her Branding, PR, Marketing, Professional Development and Event Planning skills have help many organizations thrive.Her new book, Inquisitive Culture: Your Secret Weapon to Surviving Today's Workplace Culture and Changing It! The Communication Revolution That Listens, Challenges and Protects is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inquisitive-Culture-Communication-Revolution-Challenges/dp/1977223478

Welcome back to "Make a Difference," a podcast about reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the topic of doubt and its detrimental effects on relationships. Doubt can manifest in various ways, eroding trust and connection between individuals. It can cause internal conflict, stress, and anxiety. If left unaddressed, doubt can have a lethal impact on relationships, potentially causing irreparable damage. To overcome doubt, self-awareness is crucial. Recognize when doubt arises and explore its underlying causes. Open communication with others can help dispel doubt and foster understanding. By acknowledging doubt's presence and working towards fostering trust and communication, we can protect our relationships and lead happier, more fulfilling lives.Key Takeaways:Doubt separates people and disintegrates friendships. (Less than 20 words)Doubt causes discomfort, stress, and anxiety, leading to internal conflict. (Less than 20 words)Doubt can have a lethal impact on relationships if not addressed. (Less than 20 words)Self-awareness is key to overcoming doubt. Recognize when doubt arises and explore its underlying causes. (Less than 20 words)Open communication with others helps dispel doubt and fosters understanding. (Less than 20 words)Quotes:"There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt." (Less than 15 words)"Doubt separates people. It's a poison that disintegrates friendships." (Less than 15 words)"Doubt in this quote represents the lack of confidence or uncertainty that can plague our thoughts and emotions." (Less than 15 words)"Doubt acts as a thorn by causing discomfort and internal conflict." (Less than 15 words)"Doubt can have a lethal impact on relationships, potentially causing irreparable damage if it's not addressed." (Less than 15 words)Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcastMastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifferenceSpeakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcastMake a Difference is sponsored by Katherine Miracle.With 20+ years of experience doing professional development, team development, branding and marketing, Katherine knows how to help you get a big impact with training. Katherine has broad experience in Corporate America, Large and Small Non-Profits, Universities, and Small Businesses. Her Branding, PR, Marketing, Professional Development and Event Planning skills have help many organizations thrive.Her new book, Inquisitive Culture: Your Secret Weapon to Surviving Today's Workplace Culture and Changing It! The Communication Revolution That Listens, Challenges and Protects is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inquisitive-Culture-Communication-Revolution-Challenges/dp/1977223478

Summary:In this episode of "Make a Difference," host Mark Quinn emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own value and capabilities. He encourages listeners to start their day with a positive mindset, reminding them that they are valuable, enough, and seen. Self-doubt can hinder personal growth, but by acknowledging our uniqueness and the value we bring to others, we can make a difference in our own lives and the lives of those around us. Quinn also mentions that we are all facing different challenges, but we have the ability to offer support and be a lifeline for others. He invites listeners to join the discussion on various platforms and encourages them to invite others to subscribe to the podcast.Key Takeaways:Recognize your own value and capabilities.Start your day with a positive mindset.Self-doubt can hinder personal growth.Acknowledge your uniqueness and the value you bring to others.We all face different challenges, but we can offer support to others.Quotes:"You're valuable, you are enough. You have a voice and you're seen.""Self-doubt can be a real barrier to starting your day off on the right foot.""You're unique and you bring value to those that you will encounter today.""We're all in the same storm, just not in the same boat always.""You're capable of giving a lifeline to those in need, and that includes yourself."Subscribe to "Make a Difference" and join the discussion on SpeakPipe, Twitter, and Mastodon.Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcastMastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifferenceSpeakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcast

Share Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Summary:In this episode of "Make a Difference," host Mark Quinn reflects on the quote by A Kothari: "You are nothing but a prisoner of your own mind. What is a restriction for one's mind is an opportunity for another." He encourages listeners to break free from self-imposed restraints and explore the possibilities for personal growth and improvement. Quinn emphasizes the importance of identifying what is holding us back and challenges listeners to consider the potential harm in not allowing their minds to roam beyond their limits. He shares his own experience of overcoming indecision and finding clarity through reflection and goal-setting. Quinn concludes by inviting listeners to share their thoughts and success stories on setting their minds free.Key Takeaways:Break free from self-imposed restraints and explore opportunities for personal growth.Identify what is holding you back and consider the potential harm in not allowing your mind to roam beyond limits.Reflection and goal-setting can lead to clarity and a positive frame of mind.Share your thoughts and success stories on setting your mind free.Quotes:"You are nothing but a prisoner of your own mind." - A Kothari"Break the bands that hold you back for you live once and you only die once.""Life's too short to stay caged again.""What would be the harm in choosing to allow your mind to roam past those limits and look at the differences to improve a path?""Perhaps it's the fact that you're not willing to slow down and think through the issues because you choose not to.""My fears, my inability to take the time to slow down and focus were the root causes of my indecision and the pain that resulted from it.""I'm clear in my mind and I can focus, and I've been working on a plan to move forward with that clarity.""Consider what might happen if we did... set yourself free.""Share your ideas with others so that they can learn from your success."

Share Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Summary:Welcome back to "Make a Difference," a podcast about reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the power of assumptions and learned behavior. Our brains rely on past experiences to determine how to act in similar situations in the future. While this can be life-saving in certain circumstances, it can also hinder personal growth and improvement. Quinn quotes Steve Marabali, urging listeners to stop making negative assumptions about others and instead look for the good in everyone they meet. He emphasizes the importance of consciously pausing learned behavior to consider alternative actions that may serve us better. Quinn suggests taking a moment to reflect and count to ten before acting on impulse, allowing for growth and change.Key Takeaways:Learned behavior becomes automatic and requires conscious effort to change.Pausing and reflecting before acting on impulse can lead to personal growth.Looking for the good in others and respecting their journey can improve relationships.Quotes:"How would your life be different if you stopped making negative judgment assumptions about people you encounter?" - Steve Marabali"Take a moment, count to ten the next time you have an impulse and see if you have a better opportunity before you." - Mark Quinn

Summary:Mark Quinn discusses the fear of failure and the importance of not giving up when faced with setbacks. He shares a quote from Thomas Edison, highlighting that many failures in life occur because people give up right before they reach success. Mark emphasizes the need to overcome fear and not let the perception of time dictate failure. He uses the example of Milton Hershey, the founder of Hershey's Chocolate, who faced multiple failures before achieving success. Mark concludes by encouraging listeners to take the next step and reminding them that success may be just one more step away.Key Takeaways:Fear of failure can lead to giving up right before reaching success.Overcoming fear and not letting the perception of time dictate failure is crucial.Milton Hershey's path to success was filled with failures, but he didn't give up.Success may be just one more step away if you keep going.Quotes:"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison"Do not allow fear and your perception of time to dictate your failure. Success just may be one more step if you had only taken it.""Slow and steady wins the race."

Summary:Welcome back to Make a Difference! In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the perception of a creative person and the reality of being creative. He emphasizes the importance of getting rid of self-imposed limitations and allowing the mind to wander and dream. Mark also introduces the concept of mindfulness and meditation as tools to clear the mind and focus on the present moment. He encourages listeners to reflect on their true purpose and approach to life.Key Takeaways:A true creative person eliminates self-imposed limitations.Mindfulness and meditation help clear the mind and focus on the present moment.Meditation is not about achieving a fixed destination but exploring in the moment.Taking the time to reflect on your true purpose and approach to life is essential.Quotes:"A true creative person rids him or herself of all self-imposed limitations.""Meditation is exploring in the moment. It's not a fixed destination.""Your head doesn't become vacuum free of all thought, utterly undistracted.""You've got to sit down and really take a look at freeing your mind and letting it live in the moment."

Summary:Welcome to "Make a Difference," a podcast focused on reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of overcoming mental barriers and the importance of not letting fear hinder success. They use the analogy of building walls brick by brick and encourage listeners to challenge themselves to remove one brick at a time, rather than adding more to the wall. The hosts emphasize the power of making subtle, step-by-step adjustments to achieve personal growth.Key Takeaways:The biggest wall to climb is the one we build in our minds.Fear is the single greatest threat to success.Challenge yourself to remove one brick at a time from the wall you've constructed.Subtle, step-by-step adjustments can make a significant difference in your daily life.Quotes:"The biggest wall you have to climb is the one you build in your mind.""Never let your mind become the greatest obstacle to your success.""Fear is the single greatest threat to anyone's success.""Challenge your audience not to add another brick and perhaps even remove one.""Knocking the entire structure down in one fell swoop can be disruptive and devastating to some people.""People don't like radical change, but they're more open to subtle step-by-step adjustments that make a difference in their day-to-day process."

Summary:Mark Quinn discusses the importance of challenging the status quo and opening up new ways of thinking to make a difference. He shares his experience of encountering objections when presenting ideas during professional development sessions and offers a strategy to overcome these objections. Instead of attacking the objections, Mark suggests asking participants to consider the implementation of the suggestion, which disarms their objections and encourages open discussion. By focusing on the "what if" instead of entertaining objections, individuals can move forward and make a positive impact.Key Takeaways:Challenging the status quo and opening up new ways of thinking is essential for making a difference.When encountering objections, sincerely ask participants to consider the implementation of the suggestion.Focusing on the "what if" disarms objections and encourages open discussion.Avoid entertaining objections and remind participants that they will be addressed at the right time.Quotes:"The key is not to attack the objection. Doing this will only build walls." - Mark Quinn"The way to move the participant into a safe space and open discussion is to sincerely ask them to consider what if we did implement this suggestion?" - Mark Quinn"Participants will continue to raise objections because that is the defense mechanism to avoid doing what if." - Mark Quinn

Support Make a Difference Summary:Welcome back to "Make a Difference," a podcast about reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the pressures of society and the importance of letting go of the past and not fretting about the future. He emphasizes the need to focus on the present and control what can be controlled. Quinn shares a quote from the Dalai Lama that reminds listeners that there are only two days in the year when nothing can be done: yesterday and tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and live.Key Takeaways:The pressures of society can be daunting, but it's important to prioritize and focus on what can be controlled.Letting go of the past and not worrying about the future can reduce stress and bring peace of mind.Adopt a baseball closer's mentality: once the game is over, forget it and focus on the next start.The present is where you can make a difference and define your success.Today is the only day when action can be taken, so make the most of it.Quotes:"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow." "Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live." Today's pressures that society presents are daunting. Keeping up with work, family and personal requirements are often more than a 24 hour day can accommodate. We have spoken about planning and ways to capture ideas for make improvements in your future by working in small prioritized steps.Letting go of the past and not fretting about the future are also important issues to consider. You have planned your why and how of your future; don't sweat it. You cannot change your past. Other than looking at it to consider changes in your present; it offers no real value. You cannot change it. One must adopt a baseball closers mentality; once the game is over, forget it. You can only influence your next start. Considering how you approach your present is the value that can give you peace of mind and reduce the stress. Control what you can control in the present and work toward the end your day. That is how you define your success. Following this on a daily basis will take care of the future.Today's quote sums this up by stating:“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” – Dalai LamaThat is what I am thinking about today.

Welcome back to make a difference.Why do you get up in the morning? Sounds like a simple question, but what if your answer is "because I have to". That does not sound like an exciting day is ahead for you.Getting to your why is another way of looking at what your purpose is. Doing this type of activity gives you a feeling of accomplishment and a sense of moving forward in things that matter to you.Many people discuss doing this because of the sense of self satisfaction; but I believe there is another reason to pursue focusing upon your why. Let's face it, not everything always goes your way. Each of us has to find something that will drive us forward when the wind is not at our backs.

Support Make a Difference Welcome back to make a differencePeople discuss looking at others inside your industry, company, and work teams who are moving the way you would like to and model their behavior and methods.Today's quote reminds us that there are addition places to look for innovation. Dunkin Wardle states:Innovation often comes from looking outside your industry"Getting outside your comfort zone allows you to examine things with a new point of view because you cannot assume that you know everything from experience. Just that little nudge may be enough to capture a new point of view that you can find value in and apply to your success.Many people may choose the Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Simon Sneaks of the world. There is value there. That being said, with today's expansion in podcasting and/or Youtube, there are many, many new points of view being added to the over all collection of ideas online every day.According to Buzzsprout as of July 2022 there are over 2 million podcasts out there on a large number of topics. There is sure to be one that clicks for you. If you are listening to this one for the 1st time, I invite you to return and hope this clicks for you!

Support Make a Difference Welcome back to Make a Difference.Now that we have become comfortable allowing our minds to dream and capturing their thoughts, it is good to put a quote into the mix that allows one to get the picture in a single sentence to focus our understanding.Einstein states:“Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.” I would love to hear what some of your coming attractions are as you have been developing your ideas, prioritizing them and implementing them. What differences in your workflows, processes and accomplishments have happen for you? How do you see you'r coming attractions preparing for their premier? What have you done to preview them for sharing with their share holders; your family, co-workers or others they may have an impact upon?Share them in our social streams or use our Speak pipe app to share. I would love to share with listeners what you have accomplished and give them a boost to move forward themselves.

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Support Make a Difference Welcome back to Make a DifferenceOver the last several episodes, creativity has been discussed in one phase or another. Today's quote by Alan Alda shares why creativity is so personal. He states:“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.” — Alan AldaAn individual's creativity is something they alone can experience. It generally involves getting into a space where others may experience it as ideas; but inside your mind, it is sometimes uncomfortable and can give you a feeling of being "out there"If you can get over the isolation and the feeling of being uncomfortable, your inner space can be quite fun! Don't judge yourself harshly and allow the ideas to flow and discover what you like, then work to improve it.

https://make-a-difference.captivate.fm/episode/127-the-value-of-wandering-thoughts Support Make a Difference Welcome back to Make a Difference A real challenge to creativity and implementation is the pace of today's society. Increasing challenges and demands are lengthening our workdays. Demands from family are ever present. Where does one find time to schedule in to allow their imagination to run and dream?Henry David Thoreau states that“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.” In today's world, we have. a really large canvas with all sorts of information at our finger tips on demand. As cool as the connivance of instant gratification can be, it also serves as a major distraction. Seriously, who has not started look at something on the net and wondered how it became after midnight just that quick.Allowing your mind to wander is not time wasted as many would believe if you have scheduled that time for it in the 1st place. I make it a point to allow myself to meditate and also allow my mind to wander before I get out of bed in the morning. This is planned for and scheduled to not interfere with my day. I can tell you that this is some of the most valuable time of the day. The wandering time can allow your brain to process, consider and in some cases create new thoughts that can be very valuable to my self improvement.Do you allow time for your for thoughts to wander and create your next mental masterpiece? If you are, share what your recent canvas may include in our speakpipe message system. I would love to hear from you.

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123 -“Fear is the Mind Killer" Litany Against Fear | Dune Wiki | FandomShare Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Support Make a Difference Introduction:In this episode of Make a Difference, the host, Mark Quinn, discusses how fear can hold us back and prevent us from trying new things. He explores the self-imposed objections that often arise when we consider trying something new and how fear can be a mind killer. Quinn encourages listeners to have faith in their unique skills and traits and to not allow fear to make their choices.Overview:During the episode, Quinn discusses the following topics:The self-imposed objections that prevent us from trying new thingsThe role of fear in holding us backThe importance of having faith in our unique skills and traitsOvercoming fear of failureTimestamped Chapter Summary:Introduction to the episode (0:00:06)The self-imposed objections that prevent us from trying new things (0:00:43)The role of fear in holding us back (0:01:27)The importance of having faith in our unique skills and traits (0:02:05)Overcoming fear of failure (0:02:42)Conclusion and call to action (0:03:20)Quotable Phrases:"Fear is the mind killer." (0:01:27)"Just because it did not work for someone else doesn't mean that you cannot do it." (0:02:05)"If it's important to you, you will find the time." (0:02:42)Conclusion:In this episode of Make a Difference, Mark Quinn encourages listeners to overcome their fear and have faith in their unique skills and traits. He reminds us that fear is often self-imposed and that we should not allow it to make our choices. Quinn's message is one of empowerment and encourages listeners to take action and try new things. As always, listeners are invited to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic.

122 -“Your life is a result of the choices you make. If you don't like your life, it is time to start making better choices.” Anonymous Support Make a Difference In our last episode our discussion centered around the choices we make leads to change in our lives.I wanted to focus upon that a little further and provide the "why" on the value of thinking about this. Today's quote states:“Your life is a result of the choices you make. If you don't like your life, it is time to start making better choices.” I would love to credit this quote but it is AnonymousThe hardest part of getting started with change is having the courage to take the 1st step. Momentum always keeps you going and it can even increase speed; but that 1st step take the most effort.One must consider how dissatisfied you are with the current state of affairs and use that dissatisfaction to provide the motivation to change. What are you dissatisfied with enough to make a change? You can always reach out via Speakpipe and share your thoughts or join the discussion on Twitter at @MakeDiffPodcast. I have placed a link for that in our show notes.That is what I am thinking about today and I will see you in the next episode.

120 -“Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything.” ~Scott Reed We have been examining the ways to deal with ideas and actually act upon them to make a difference.In show 118, we discovered that the time will never "be right"In show 119, We discussed capture of the idea while it fresh in your mind.Today's quote from Scott Reed shares: “Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything.” ~Scott ReedPrioritizing a goal among your to do list and stepping through the planning can be real challenge if you have not developed any structure to do it.Graphic organizers can be a real benefit but are slow and bulky in today's world. One organizer that has been used often to add clarity to priorities is the Eisenhower matrix. You can find a link in the show notes to get a free version of this and use it if you wish.I think the advantage of the Eisenhower matrix is that you are able to see organize material in a visible way that allows for quick processing. I generally keep mine visible in a monitor so that when I have completed a task, it is visible and allows me to see what is next. This is the "sticking to it" part of today's quote. Organizers become not only a planning tool, but a reference tool to avoid distractions or forgetting things. How do you go about planing and implementation of your ideas? Leave suggestions and comments using speakpipe. I would like to lears tips and tricks from you that make a difference. Eisenhower Matrix - NotionEisenhower Matrix Template for Teams (Free & Easy-to-use) | MiroEisenhower Matrix Excel Template | Task Priority & Decision Matrix SheetShare Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Support this Podcast

Make A Difference on Twitter - Join the discussion and share with others!Share Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Welcome back to Make a DifferenceWe spoke about don't wait to get started with an idea in our last podcast. The time will never be right.That leads to today's quote from Teddy Roosevelt that states:Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.No high quality idea is going to be able to thought through, designed and implemented in a single sitting. This often leads people to put it off because of the perception of "I don't have enough time".Roosevelt's point has merit. You may not have enough time to complete the idea, but let's unpack his process for consideration:1. Do What You Can - at a minimum Capture the idea and general thoughts while it is fresh in your mind. Write down the "why" you thought this was an important idea while the ideas is fresh and clear.2. Where you areThere is no reason you cannot take 60 seconds to dictate your idea into your cell phone right where you are.3. With What You HaveCapture the idea with a voice recording where you can speak in real time and sort out the details later. Capturing the idea on the go can be done with cell phones quickly. Dictate your self a text. Another Track can be using the email address Trello offers that puts the dictation right into your cards to be sorted laster. Tell your phone to send an email to trello and speak your idea. Send and your done till you have time to work on it in more detail.Support Make a Difference

Welcome back to Make a Difference. We have been on a hiatus for quite a while and I have reached a point where I believe that I can return to the regular production of the podcast and keep up with the daily schedule. Today's quote from Napoleon Hill states: “Don't wait. The time will never be just right.” I think if represents the right frame of mind to start a newWe can always wait for the "right" time, however there really is no right time. The correct time to start something is when the idea is "hot" and you in the flow with your idea.If you want to hear more about being in the flow, check out the work of Mihaly Csikezentmihaly and his work on Being in the Flow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi Consider what waiting for the right is really a defense mechanism that people employ to avoid actually getting to the work at hand. By putting it off, one does not need to get to the real work at hand; DOING SOMETHING!By putting it off the idea can fade along with impulse that lead you believe it was a good idea in the 1st place. These can allow other ideas to take their place and the ideas you had fades in to the past.As you look toward capturing ideas, I would encourage you to write it down while the idea is strong in your mind. I use Trello to capture my ideas where I can add additional notes and sort ideas at later date. This allows the idea to be captured and then focus on steps to move it forward. You can lean more about Trello in the show note link below.Let bring our ideas out of retirement. You have something to offer and help someone else and can do it by just moving forward with your ideas to make your world a better place. Let's start today to make a differenceSupport this Podcast Share Your Thoughts - Speakpipe allows you to share your thoughts with Mark with now downloads or no new accounts. Just click the record button and speak your mind.Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere | TrelloMihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Wikipedia

It only takes one person to mobilize a community and inspire change. Even if you don't feel like you have it in you, it's in you. You have to believe in yourself. People will see your vision and passion and follow you. https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/teyonah-parris-quotes (Teyonah Parris) Today's podcast shares some highly recommended people to add to your #PLN on Twitter: Chris Quinn - Flash Back Friday Ed - #FbFEd Craig Kemp - #whatisschool - The Ignite EdTech Podcast @i_teach_things - #ShareStuffSunday  Evan Robb - @ERobbPrincipal Mc0TJy1WVloqB2MR08nz Support this podcast

I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message. - Steve Irwin Connect the "Why" with passion can be very, very impactful in the classroom. https://twitter.com/mrkempnz (@mrkempnz) makes reference to the importance of the "why" in the @IgniteEdTech podcast often. I highly encourage you to subscribe to his show for some very dynamic thoughts on Edtech. There is always room for teachers to share why they are passionate about what they are sharing with students, trust me its infectious. Support this podcast

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret MeadLink to BLUE is NOT a Color: https://blueisnotacolor.funraise.org/ Join us at 7:30 PM EST 3/21/21 Support this podcast

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." -Albert Einstein I mentioned Craig Kemp's Ignite EdTech Podcast. Check it out here! - https://linktr.ee/mrkempnz Support this podcast

   "If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion." -Mia Hamm Support this podcast

"You can't fake passion." -Barbara Corcoran Support this podcast

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." -Oprah Winfrey I look at passion as the fuel that powers the engine to drive creativity and the innovation that comes from it.   Support this podcast

 “Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one” ― Stella Adler Welcoming Ellen and Bailey to the podcast from #whatisschool PLN chat on Thursday nights. I hope you enjoy the show. Support this podcast

“Creators understand that their emotions are not necessarily a sign of the circumstances. They understand that in desperate circumstances they may experience joy, and in jubilant circumstances they may feel regret. They know that any emotion will change. But because emotions are not the centerpiece of their lives, they do not pander to them. They create what they create, not in reaction to their emotions but independent of them. On days filled with the depths of despair, they can create. On days filled with the heights of joy, they can create.” ― Robert Fritz, The Path of Least Resistance: Learning to Become the Creative Force in Your Own Life Support this podcast

 “Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.” ― Edward de Bono Support this podcast

Lets examine how creativity and innovation work when we are faced with an issue. Evan Robb joins the podcast with an exciting way he is impacting his students during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep them reading and growing on their journey. Support this podcast

Blue Missions is dedicated to improving public health by providing families with clean water and sanitary environments. Through sustainable, community-owned projects, our team works with locals to empower progress and transform rural communities for the better. The organization allows volunteers to travel with us to lend a hand in the construction of these projects in order to educate them about global inequality and inspire them to become the change-makers of the future. Today's show learns more about his great organization through Jorge Rodriguez, the Chief Growth Officer. Listen today to people who choose to "Make a Difference" and learn how both traditional and non-traditional volunteer opportunities are created along the way. Support this podcast

Today's show takes a different approach from the traditional shows. This episode will feature an interview with a non-profit in the Cleveland area that really does Make a Difference. Please do share this show across your network and help spread the work that opportunities abound for those looking to make a difference. I hope you found this discussion informative and even answering ways that you would like to give back. Greater Cleveland Volunteers can be found on the web at: https://greaterclevelandvolunteers.org (https://greaterclevelandvolunteers.org) and also on Twitter at: @CLEvolunteers and Facebook @greaterclevelandvolunteers Support this podcast

“If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play” ― John Cleese Support this podcast

Think about this concept for a moment. Have you every had a job that allowed you to play? I am not talking in the off task type of way, but rather in a way that allows you to feel stimulated, engaged and alive? Today's quote by Linda Naiman invites us to examine this idea and she states:  “When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.” – Linda Naiman Each of us has a unique set of skills and talents that allow us to accomplish tasks in a way that appear creative, effortless or natural to others.  When we are in this zone there is a natural flow to how we approach what we do. Mihály Csíkszentmihályi's work on flow allows us to examine Naiman's quote in a focused way and look for ways to develop it into a workflow. Support this podcast

I hear a lot of my students exclaim that "They Can't" I often respond that it's not that they can't; but rather, they do not like the results of their effort. Today's quote by Chuck Jones lays out the real way to address the concept of I Can't and he states:  “Every artist has thousands of bad drawings in them and the only way to get rid of them is to draw them out.” Let's discuss the approach to "I know I can't" and find a way to turn that into "I know I can, I know I can". Support this podcast

This month on make a difference, we are going to focus our studies upon creativity and innovation. As I said on the primer I shared with you last week, our society has had to become a lot more creative and innovative over the last 12 months in dealing with the Covid-19 Crisis. In doing so, we have the potential to continue to make a difference if we don't allow fear to reign in our skills.  Today's quote by Joseph Chilton Pierce asks that we examine the difference between being creative and living a creative life. He States: There is a big difference between being creative and living a creative life. Being creative is personal and allows me to look at different points of view and imagine change.  Until I have the courage to share those thoughts and work on changing things as a result, I am not living the creative life.  Support this podcast

 “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers Support this podcast

This week marks the end of January 2021 and the focus upon choice that we have begun this year. That does not mean we are going to stop thinking about choices, but rather take what we have learned though our reflections and begin to add them to the focus of our study in Feb. Today's quote bring this into focus and helps summarize what to take a way from this months journey .  “Your life is a result of the choices you make. If you don’t like your life, it is time to start making better choices.” Anonymous Support this podcast

Have the Maturity to Know When to Make a Choice. Start making choices. Support this podcast

We are here to make a difference. Today's quote lays out our purpose in a simple no none sense point for reflection: “There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” Denis Waitley Support this podcast

How do you define creativity? Our second term for February will be Innovation. I really believe that both of these terms have taken on a new meaning and level of intensity over the last 12 months. We as a society have had to become much more innovative and creative on how we go about our daily lives; be it getting the basics to our home or becoming creative in the manner we handle our workplace, and the stakeholders within it. I have seen many people sharing little "lifes hacks" during this time that have been very creative and innovative in terms of staying safe, working with others and just improving the general conditions we all are facing right now. I want to invite you to share any of these creative innovations with the show. You can do this by calling in and talking about it at ‪(234) 206-0963‬ and I will uses your call as part of the show to share your idea with others. You can also choose to email the show at: I am looking forward to extending the show through your input. I don't want you to think you have something too simple to offer, quite to the contrary; it is often that simple adjustment you make in your day that makes a difference! We want to share that with others so they can make a difference too. Support this podcast

Today's quote hails from someone I have studied a lot. He is a household name and created one of the moment dominant companies in the world today.  He states:  “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”  Support this podcast