John Lennon Was Right

Imagine that you and your organization have been struggling with an issue for a long time, just can’t seem to get your arms around it. You are frustrated. It’s costing you money and you need to move forward. But no matter what you try, the issue persists.

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Now imagine that the next time the problem is discussed, you go out on a limb and offer a slightly bizarre suggestion. You are the boss, so people will listen no matter how unique. It causes people to pause, discussion ensues, and everyone agrees that your crazy thought could work. You once again are the problem solver and it’s obvious why you are in charge.

That one out-of-the-ordinary, perhaps even risky, thought maybe not the best idea but the different idea that made the difference. It’s what John Lennon was singing about decades ago with “Imagine.” You need to add Imagine to your vocabulary. The author, Frank Luntz, called Imagine “the most powerful word in the English Language.” Walt Disney famously said, “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” Put the word Imagine into your daily lexicon and you will likely achieve unexpected results due to your desire to have something better.