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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…)

Photo credit: Lightlady

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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Comments

Todd Henry

I am loving these bios, all. Thanks for playing.
robin

Funny crazy artistic inspirational woman with pizazz
Mel Hogan

Educating myself and others through engaging design
http://www.frankendesign.com Michael

“Do you have those in black?”
http://alchemediaproject.com Sheri

“Living a life of salt and light.”
http://www.reverbnation.com/mazzmuzik Mazz

avid student of the Art of life
http://doodledeli.blogspot.com Matthew LaFleur

“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.

Tony Moore

I’m Tony and I make stuff stink

http://twitter.com/markce Mark CE

My 7-word bio: Save Your Kleros Save The World catalyst.
http://www.tracywall.wordpress.com Tracy Wall

Help others see the ordinary as extraordinary
Jennafer Dudley

“Express beauty to realize world harmony.”
Eric Heinzman

I explore the connections across many domains.
http://www.kreativelight.com Alfredo Correa

Great exorcise…
- I enjoy painting memories with light.
- Capture the moment, enjoy it for life
- Time flies, so I freeze it
http://www.dawnaboehmer.com Dawna Boehmer

“Using Paint to capture amusing social interaction”
http://www.wmeyerdesign.com Bill Meyer

GREAT idea! Currently working on updating the resume/book. This is an amazing exercise. The first cut… “Passionately focused to inspire excellence through creativity.”
http://www.networkology.com Steven Barker

I have just forwarded this to a few colleagues. Good article.
http://davidwillows.squarespace.com David Willows

A storytelling approach to life and work
JOhn Waugh

Definitely struggled to squeeze it into seven words….”Find me where technology, community and education collide.”
http://www.whoisjimkastkeat.com jimkastkeat

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.”
http://toothfairyjournal.com Mary Wiseman

The Tooth Fairy Journal site is under construction…..

However, my 7 words:
“Creating traditions and memories from everyday experiences.”
Lane Byrum

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.
MWeller

A better way just around the corner
http://www.ChristinePriceDesign.com Christine Price

Experimenting and having fun, exploring global thoughts…
http://roneckberg.com Ron Eckberg

This is not really so much a Bio as it is a missions statement; “Living life with grace, purpose, and passion!”
Scott LA

Imaginatively blending structural elements into the land.
http://www.corkstories.com Terrah Kocher

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)
Joshua Johnson

Actualizing ideas through creative innovation and execution
stephenie hamen

Always thriving in gratitude, creativity, and change…
http://www.venturepax.com Danny

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.
http://www.hofl.org Sharon Handy

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.”

http://therealrusso.com Matt

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.”

http://www.thenextwave.biz David Esrati

Changing the world with big ideas.
That’s 6, if anyone is counting.
http://lesleehorner.wordpress.com Leslee Horner

Sharing my life stories, hoping you relate.
Justin Page

“Get to the creative CHOPPA!”
Blaine Hogan

I’m Blaine, I make things about hope.
http://www.paulwilsonjr.com Paul Wilson Jr

Igniting people to thrive in their purpose.
http://millionairemoments.squarespace.com Edgar Bateman III

Empowered to Educate on Whole Life Prosperity
http://www.ChangingLivesOneCardAtaTime.com Rich Casanova

Mission statement in 7 words! “Changing Lives One Card at a Time!”
neal

Creatively solving problems for others/my benefit
http://www.TellYourClientsWhereToGo.com Todd Sebastian

Todd, I love the newer iteration of your 7-word bio.

Here’s mine:

Marriage counselor for agencies and their clients.
Noble Bowman

“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!”
http://www.seobrand.net Michael Murray

exploding creatively thanks to grandfather big bang
http://www.benjamincallan.com ben callan

I am my own kind of man
http://metric.wordpress.com Metric

“Creating a plan that makes life great”
http://accidentalcreative.com/members/mgoodyear/ Marcus Goodyear

Editor of stories and sentences.
Ron Eckberg

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”
http://www.onnoknuvers.com Onno Knuvers

“I like to illustrate and animate things”
Dustin Geddis

Attempting the difficult while obtaining the impossible.
http://architectofwow.blogspot.com Jason Northington

Fantastic idea, and here’s mine.

An Architect of “Wow!” creating economic fortresses
http://www.marketingmonday.com Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson Helps Realtors Make More Money!
http://www.abeautifulmess.info justin

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?”
Saire

Creative Mind/Body/Spirit Tweaker/Teacher & Humorist

(I’m a nurse)