Plant the Seeds

When I give a presentation, I always have a stack of publications on the topic, both for reference during the talk and for perusing at breaks and after the presentation. People like looking at them. One participant said, “Some of my happiest times have been spent with books.”

To spark interest, carry materials (seeds) and display (plant) them when the opportunity arises.

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You are an Evangelist(144) or Dedicated Champion(129) working to introduce a new idea into your organization. You have some printed materials about the idea.

You want to spark some interest in the new idea.

People like to keep up on the latest buzzword and will ...

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