I’ve been trying to find a way to allow AC community members to introduce themselves to one-another without the typical, “Hi, I’m Bob, I live in Manhattan, I like puppies and rural lightning strikes…”, etc. I came up with the idea of the “7 Word Bio.” (I realize that this may not be entirely original, I don’t know.) Anyway, I’d encourage all of us to engage in this. I think this is a good exercise on a few fronts:
1. It helps us all gain clarity to what we’re REALLY trying to do rather than just giving the factual scoop.
2. It helps us communicate to others what we’re passionate about (process) rather than just fixating on the end result (product).
So, here’s my 7 Word Bio:
“An arms dealer for the creative revolution.”
What is yours? (Rough drafts are fine…)
“Constant drawing in the pursuit of laughter.”
“Making millions of people happy.” Stolen from Kermit the Frog, “The Muppet Movie,” but I am always thinking about it.
My 7-word bio: Save Your Kleros Save The World catalyst.
Help others see the ordinary as extraordinary
“Express beauty to realize world harmony.”
I explore the connections across many domains.
Great exorcise…
- I enjoy painting memories with light.
- Capture the moment, enjoy it for life
- Time flies, so I freeze it
“Using Paint to capture amusing social interaction”
GREAT idea! Currently working on updating the resume/book. This is an amazing exercise. The first cut… “Passionately focused to inspire excellence through creativity.”
I have just forwarded this to a few colleagues. Good article.
A storytelling approach to life and work
Definitely struggled to squeeze it into seven words….”Find me where technology, community and education collide.”
I’m a student ministry pastor who highly values creativity, so this was a unique challenge for me. I came up with three seven word bios (whose forces combined make one super 21 word bio!). Enjoy:
“Helping students discover their identity, belonging, + mission.”
“Collaborating for the restoration of all things.”
“Collaborating to capture ideas + connect the dots.”
The Tooth Fairy Journal site is under construction…..
However, my 7 words:
“Creating traditions and memories from everyday experiences.”
okay … here’s my first shot at this …
Finding the story – whether known or hidden.
That’s all I’ve got tonight. I’ll work on it some more at a later date.
A better way just around the corner
Experimenting and having fun, exploring global thoughts…
This is not really so much a Bio as it is a missions statement; “Living life with grace, purpose, and passion!”
Imaginatively blending structural elements into the land.
I surprisingly came up with a few and love the fact that I was forced to keep it simple and short. Terrah Kocher
7 word bio(s)
Eagerly Learning, Teaching and Growing in Everything.
Lighting the world through creativity and passion.
(affirmation, credence, passion, eagerness, anticipation, hope)
Actualizing ideas through creative innovation and execution
Always thriving in gratitude, creativity, and change…
Hey Todd, thanks for speaking at WEMUP last week. Took me a bit but here are my 7 word bios
Venturepax.com
The gateway to outdoor experiences for families
Self:
Refresh lives by producing juicy spiritual fruit.
Seven? Luxurious! When my firm decided to figure out what our mission was, we kept it to three. As designers of science centers and children’s museums, we wanted something that reflected what we do for both our clients and their end-users–the visitors who come to those museums and, we hope, leave inspired about something they didn’t know they loved.
“We make enthusiasts.”
Love it Sharon! Reminds me of the Antoine De Saint-Exupery quote: “A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
Changing the world with big ideas.
That’s 6, if anyone is counting.
Sharing my life stories, hoping you relate.
“Get to the creative CHOPPA!”
I’m Blaine, I make things about hope.
Igniting people to thrive in their purpose.
Empowered to Educate on Whole Life Prosperity
Mission statement in 7 words! “Changing Lives One Card at a Time!”
Creatively solving problems for others/my benefit
Todd, I love the newer iteration of your 7-word bio.
Here’s mine:
Marriage counselor for agencies and their clients.
“Creatively influencing non-profit communities with cultural insights.” This is my rough draft. I work with CultureWaves a division of Noble World Communications. We are part of a “large shop” ad agency and do behavioral studies that allow us to go deeper then surveys and focus groups and bring real-time evidence to customers allowing them to “Be First Faster!”
exploding creatively thanks to grandfather big bang
I am my own kind of man
“Creating a plan that makes life great”
Editor of stories and sentences.
I already chimed in with once before, but I’ve been chewing on this challenge continually. The latest edition; “Empowering and inspiring others to urgent living”
“I like to illustrate and animate things”
Attempting the difficult while obtaining the impossible.
Fantastic idea, and here’s mine.
An Architect of “Wow!” creating economic fortresses
Dean Jackson Helps Realtors Make More Money!
i know i am late to this, but i quite much enjoy this question and have approached it before. with no further adieu:
“a wounded healer and generous thief, amen?”
Creative Mind/Body/Spirit Tweaker/Teacher & Humorist
(I’m a nurse)
7 Word Bio:
Needs Bleed, Feed With Speed, My Creed.
7 Word Bio:
“Needs Bleed, Feed With Speed, My Creed”