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the secrets of the great communicators
your head is the best because it comes from the “creative
inner child.” Once that inner creative force is reawakened,
it will be easier to come up with images in the future.
Next, the participants were directed to take two min-
utes to extend the comparison. They were asked to jot
down whatever came to mind. The participants were sur-
prised and pleased with the results.
One woman said, “I have no idea where this came from.
I wrote down that I am kind of like a Rubik’s Cube.” Picking
up her notes, she read, “I’m a puzzle to some people but
easy to solve when you know how. I’m colorful and have
different sides to my personality.”
EXERCISE
Personal I-KOLAs
Conjure an image of a thing to best represent the
following aspects of your personal life, just as the people
in the workshop for financial planners did. This will get
you into the habit of incorporating I-KOLAs into your
everyday conversations and reveal the creative side that’s
always lurking below the surface in your mind.
1. I am kind of like a because .
2. My best friend is kind of like a
because .
3. My job/school is kind of like a
because .
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