7 Word Bio

By Todd Henry

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…)

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About Todd Henry

Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, the author of The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice, and an in-demand speaker and consultant for creative teams. Connect with him on Twitter or Facebook.


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  • Chris Caddell

    7 Word Bio:

    Needs Bleed, Feed With Speed, My Creed.

  • Chris Caddell

    7 Word Bio:

    “Needs Bleed, Feed With Speed, My Creed”

  • http://www.nisdtx.org/12182062414570700/site/default.asp;http://handyhaynes.blogspot.com/;http://www.photo189.blogspot.com/ Angie H.

    Enabling children to design their successful futures.

  • http://www.nisdtx.org/12182062414570700/site/default.asp;http://handyhaynes.blogspot.com/;http://www.photo189.blogspot.com/ Angie H.

    Ensuring Children A Successful Future They Design.

  • Debbie Porter

    Overcomer of obstacles illuminating joy and creativity!

  • JOSE SAINZ

    SAVE THE WORLD- THEN SAVE YOUR SOUL.

  • JOSE SAINZ

    Here are 3 choices that are related.

    “Father- into your hands I commend myself”

    ” My Jesus, I abandon myself to you”

    “Give me the grace to die in your love”

  • http://www.vimeo.com/livefree kylie

    …embrace life capture it with visual storytelling.

  • Angi

    Selfless creative leader engaged in your success.

  • http://radicalforgiveness.wordpress.com/ Andrea Sydow

    Create ballrooms for the soul with forgiveness

  • Cre8ed2Cre8

    “bringing color to an otherwise gray world”

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  • http://twitter.com/KelliLKozak Kelli L. Kozak

    Writing in a trailer with three dogs.

    No, I don’t put ink on their paws!

    @kellikozak:disqus 

  • http://www.waterfallingupwards.com Sarah Kathleen Peck

    “I am a visual and verbal storyteller.” or: “I tell stories with pictures and words.”

    I like simplicity. We can assume that you get results, that you are outstanding, that you are the best. Most adjectives are filler words, anyways. What I prefer knowing is what you “do,” as cleanly and simply as possible. :: my two cents ::

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  • Wes Roberts

    Alive olde man creatively mentoring the future.

  • Edgar A Uy

    Creating my own success by helping others.

  • San mcpeake

    I just finished your book and being in a family business for 20+ years I am working to create my own “niche” and your book does help to sort out my guilt and brain matter to FOCUS. Thank you!

    “Expressing my minds eye through images/books.”
    sandra mcpeake

    • http://www.accidentalcreative.com Todd Henry

      Fantastic, San!

      • Dean Mellis

        Pontificating ideas as the Pope of Pixels

  • Kary

    Putting good books in kids’ hands everyday.

  • http://www.mariagatling.com Maria Gatling

    “I cultivate blissful creativity for everyday living!”

  • Susan

    Matchmaking people with careers, houses, friends, and information

  • Karen

    Passionately making a difference in my community

  • Kate

    Have fun, do great things, create impact.

  • DJ Peter Rabbit

    “Making music for he dance floor’s flow”

  • Geoff Bowman

    leader of artists telling gripping transcendent stories

  • Katie soleil wayne

    Five children after diagnosed infertility… chaotic joy.

  • Susan

    I love your book video.  What program did you use to make this?

    • http://www.accidentalcreative.com Todd Henry

      Susan, it was created by Epipheo Studios. (Epipheostudios.com)

  • Pam Spettel

    Was never young. Won’t be old. Timeless.

  • J.R. Briggs

    There are two words in Greek for time: chronos (quantitative minutes) and kairos (qualitative moments). I started Kairos Partnerships as a way to connect with leaders and pastors when they are in the cusp of significant transition or seasons of growth. 

    My seven: Partnering with leaders in ‘kairos’ life moments.
    J.R. Briggs
    Kairos Partnerships

  • Cindy

    I empower artists to live their calling.

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