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MitchDitkoff.com
Click here for the simplest, most direct way, to learn more about Idea Champions' semi-fearless leader, Mitch Ditkoff. Info on his keynotes, workshops, conferences, and more.
Storytelling for the Revolution
Storytelling for the Revolution is Mitch Ditkoff's newly published book about the power of personal storytelling to elevate the conversation on planet Earth. Provocative. Evocative. And fun. YOU have stories to tell. This book will help you tell them.
Storytelling at Work
"The world is not made of atoms," wrote the poet, Muriel Rukeyser. "It's made of stories." Learn how to discover, honor, and unpack the stories of yours that show up "on the job" in Mitch Ditkoff's award-winning 2015 book, Storytelling at Work.
Top 5 Speaker
Mitch Ditkoff, the Co-Founder and President of Idea Champions, has recently been voted a top 5 speaker in the field of innovation and creativity by Speakers Platform, a leading speaker's bureau.
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Workshops & Trainings
Highly engaging learning experiences that increase each participant's ability to become a creative force for positive change
Brainstorm Facilitation
High impact certification training that teaches committed change agents how to lead groundbreaking ideation sessions
Cultivating Innovation
Your "best and brightest" are the future leaders of your company, but unless they know how to foster a culture of innovation, their impact will be limited. A one-day workshop with us is all they need to begin this journey.
Our Blog Cabin
Our Heart of Innovation blog is a daily destination for movers and shakers everywhere — gleefully produced by our President, Mitch Ditkoff, voted "best innovation blogger in the world" two years running.
Team Innovation
Innovation is a team sport. Brilliant ideas go nowhere unless your people are aligned, collaborative, and team-oriented. That doesn't happen automatically, however. It takes intention, clarity, selflessness, and a new way of operating.
Awake at the Wheel, Book about big ideas If you're looking for a powerful way to jump start innovation and get your creative juices flowing, Awake at the Wheel is for you. Written by Mitch Ditkoff, Co-Founder and President of Idea Champions.
Face the Music Blues Band The world's first interactive business blues band. A great way to help your workforce go beyond complaint.

"In tune with corporate America." — CNN
The Inspiration Poll

I am doing some research on what inspires people – as a prelude to writing a book on the subject. I'm interested in the phenomenon of "inspiration triggers" – the experiences (internal or external) that help people contact the feeling of inspiration.

INSPIRATION:

  1. "The feeling, within the body, of elevated energy and enthusiasm."
  2. "A supernatural influence which enables people to receive and communicate divine truth."

On a scale of 1-5, please rate each of the following triggers for how much they inspire YOU.
1 = Not at all
2 = A little
3 = Somewhat
4 = Quite a bit
5 = A great deal

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1. Music
2. Nature
3. Children
4. Dancing
5. Meditation
6. Travel
7. Kindness
8. Art
9. Love
10. Poetry
11. Sex
12. Selfless service
13. God
14. Authentic people
15. Books
16. Forgiveness
17. Beauty
18. Compassion
19. Yoga
20. Anyone who has mastered their craft
21. Dreaming
22. Sunlight
23. Simplicity
24. Dreams
25. Great quotations
26. Singing
27. Theater
28. Movies
29. Faith
30. Mountains
31. Sports
32. Spiritual Masters
33. Religion
34. Family
35. Flowers
36. The ocean
37. Springtime
38. Celebrations
39. Wise elders
40. Gratitude
41. Courage
42. Birth
43. Learning
44. Falling in love
45. Good conversation
46. Friendship
47. Meaningful work
48. Your pet
49. Laughter
50. The success of friends
51. Holidays
52. Death
53. Sunrise/sunset
54. The sky
55. Starting a big project
56. Vacations
57. Big ideas
58. Creativity
59. Inner peace
60. Connecting with others
61. Honest politicians
62. Your heroes
63. A teacher from your past
64. Championship teams
65. Space travel
66. Fearlessness
67. Spontaneity
68. Possibility
69. Hope
70. Thunderstorms
71. Solving a problem
72. Winning something
73. Being appreciated
74. Looking up at the stars
75. Your home
76. Summertime
77. Wisdom
78. Freedom
79. Your Teacher/Master
80. The town/city where you live
81. Playing
82. Writing
83. Photography
84. Good stories
85. Accomplishing the seeming impossible
86. Giving
87. Silence
88. Inspiring others
89. Having an AHA!
90. Making a lot of money
91. Letting go
92. Trust
93. Fun
94. Scriptures
95. Making love
96. Asking for help
97. Having nothing to do
98. Walking on the beach
99. Prayer
What else inspires you?

What was the most inspiring experience of your life?—in 25 words or less. If you decide to answer this question, you are giving me permission to quote you in my book. So... please be sure to include your name and email address.

When you are satisfied with all your answers, press this button to record them.

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MitchDitkoff.com
Click here for the simplest, most direct way, to learn more about Idea Champions' semi-fearless leader, Mitch Ditkoff. Info on his keynotes, workshops, conferences, and more.
Storytelling for the Revolution
Storytelling for the Revolution is Mitch Ditkoff's newly published book about the power of personal storytelling to elevate the conversation on planet Earth. Provocative. Evocative. And fun. YOU have stories to tell. This book will help you tell them.
Storytelling at Work
"The world is not made of atoms," wrote the poet, Muriel Rukeyser. "It's made of stories." Learn how to discover, honor, and unpack the stories of yours that show up "on the job" in Mitch Ditkoff's award-winning 2015 book, Storytelling at Work.
Top 5 Speaker
Mitch Ditkoff, the Co-Founder and President of Idea Champions, has recently been voted a top 5 speaker in the field of innovation and creativity by Speakers Platform, a leading speaker's bureau.
Authorized Reseller Logo – GoLeanSixSigma.com
Workshops & Trainings
Highly engaging learning experiences that increase each participant's ability to become a creative force for positive change
Brainstorm Facilitation
High impact certification training that teaches committed change agents how to lead groundbreaking ideation sessions
Cultivating Innovation
Your "best and brightest" are the future leaders of your company, but unless they know how to foster a culture of innovation, their impact will be limited. A one-day workshop with us is all they need to begin this journey.
Our Blog Cabin
Our Heart of Innovation blog is a daily destination for movers and shakers everywhere — gleefully produced by our President, Mitch Ditkoff, voted "best innovation blogger in the world" two years running.
Team Innovation
Innovation is a team sport. Brilliant ideas go nowhere unless your people are aligned, collaborative, and team-oriented. That doesn't happen automatically, however. It takes intention, clarity, selflessness, and a new way of operating.
Awake at the Wheel, Book about big ideas If you're looking for a powerful way to jump start innovation and get your creative juices flowing, Awake at the Wheel is for you. Written by Mitch Ditkoff, Co-Founder and President of Idea Champions.
Face the Music Blues Band The world's first interactive business blues band. A great way to help your workforce go beyond complaint.

"In tune with corporate America." — CNN