Idea Mapping - How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business
Idea Mapping is a simple and profound tool that helps individuals and organizations improve planning, creativity, thinking and learning, while simultaneously producing incredible results. An Idea Map is a colorful, single-page visual that captures your thinking in key words and images.
This technique will give you the ability to more competently plan, organize, communicate, remember, innovate, and learn -- and accomplish these faster than ever before! By engaging both hemispheres of the brain, this non-linear approach will free you to think, see, and understand far more efficiently than when using a multi-page, document outlining the same information. The associative process that Idea Mapping uses will clarify your thinking, is easy to learn, and mirrors how the brain naturally connects information.
For examples, hints, and up-to-date information see www.ideamappingsuccess.com and www.ideamapping.ideamappingsuccess.com.
The Idea Mapping book (John Wiley & Sons, September 2006) was written by Jamie Nast based on her 15 years of experience teaching over 17,000 professionals. It includes examples and stories from 21 people around the globe, and is available at amazon.com, bn.com, and your local bookstores.
You can order the book thru Amazon by clicking on the link below:
Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business
Idea Mapping Book Translations
"Idea Mapping" book is now available in English, Japanese, and now Russian.As I get news of book translations, I will keep you updated here.
- In August of 2008, Wiley announced that EKSMO Publisher in Moscow received a Global Rights Department License to translate the Idea Mapping book into Russian. Now available.
- On September 18, 2007, Wiley announced that Locus Publishing OOD in Bulgaria received a Global Rights Department License to translate the Idea Mapping book into Bulgarian. Still waiting for an actual publication. Still waiting for an actual publication.
- On May 5, 2007, Wiley announced that Hankyu Communications Co. received a Global Rights Department License to translate the Idea Mapping book into Japanese. Now available.
- On December 14, 2006 Wiley announced that the license to foreign translation rights has been granted to The Electronic Times in South Korea. Still waiting for an actual publication.
- John Wiley & Sons announced on August 1, 2006 that Sezam Book Publishing was the first to be granted global translation rights of Jamie Nast's Idea Mapping book in Serbian. Still waiting for an actual publication.
Idea Mapping
How to Access You Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More and Achieve Success in Business
This lens covers the following topics: "Idea Mapping" book by Jamie Nast, Idea Mapping Workshops, Idea Mapping Examples, Idea Mapping Kit, Idea Mapping Events, Memory, Mapping Software, and Mindjet. Idea Mapping Gallery Slide Show
This gallery features idea maps from mappers around the world covering all different topics (primarily business related). Click on the image for a full description.
Idea Mapping Gallery Thumbnails
This is a gallery of Idea Mapping examples and their descriptions from business professionals around the globe. Click on the image for a full description.
Liza created her business card in the form of an idea map.
Listen to this webinar free 1-hour webinar at
This image-only idea map was created by Glenn as he planned for a barbeque.
For a full description see the February 9, 2008 posting at
This is an idea map of the February 6, 2008 rerun of the Oprah show where they t...
A complete guide to the breakout sessions offered at the VizThink Conference. Se...
I'm SO excited to share this idea map and story with you. The posting on Decembe...
Ji Hong from China created this idea map to introduce Lean Manufacturing to KK -...
In this 2-part series, Tammy Sookthis from ACH plans out her Christmas shopping....
In this 2-part series, Tammy Sookthis from ACH plans out her Christmas shopping....
For a full desciption of this duo, see the April 3, 2008 posting at
For a full desciption of this duo, see the April 3, 2008 posting at
This book summary of
Book Summary of
Team Idea Mapping Method - A Summary of the Process. See the March 18, 2008 pos...
Mind Mapping Techniques collected in a mind map. This map is a full version of t...
Mind Mapping Techniques collected in a mind map. See the March 5, 2008 posting a...
Mapping an entire day's worth of TQS lectures. See the March 1, 2008 blog postin...
Matt converted a condensed 2-page document into this map and added more details....
Me and two other VizThink facilitators were chosen to participate in solving an ...
This map created by Susi Watson was the kick-off to our VizThink breakout sessio...
See the February 5, 2008 posting at
Clouds. See the January 30, 2008 posting for a full description of this idea map...
Website design ideas created by Joel Landoe. See the January 26, 2008 posting at...
See the January 23, 2008 blog posting for complete details.
An idea map of a development plan to move into a sales role. For more details se...
Dynamic Dashboard Drastically Improves Productivity. Full story on the January 1...
Client Training Needs. Glenn Stennes created this Idea Map during a brainstormin...
Franklin Templeton's Client Profile Training. Larisa Brigevich, Director of Fran...
Re-engineering. Alberto Martinez created this map in MindManager to assist him i...
Book Summary. Folded version of an Idea Map of the book
Book Summary.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Jamie
Book Summary. Luciano Passuello created this book summary using MindManager. For...
Hurricane Wilma evacuation plan. How did a team plan for 28 people's safety duri...
Room Decoration in Chinese. This map in Chinese was created in MindManager by Ya...
Foreclosure remedies. How to avoid, stop, and overcome foreclosure.
7 Habits Summary. On September 16, 2007 I started a series called
de Bono's 6 Hats used in a meeting. See the October 31, 2007 posting at
Summary of de Bono 6 Thinking Hats. See the October 31, 2007 posting at
Child's Idea Map. See the October 29, 2007 posting at
Golfer's guide. Paul Shorock created this idea map to explain golf's rules and e...
Integrating MindManager with MS Outlook. See the October 18th posting at
Managing Information Overload. This additional map by Microsoft Master Trainer, ...
7 Habits Summary. This beautiful idea map created by Debbie Showler is the 5th i...
Book summary. Kaye created an idea map of Jamie Nast's Idea Mapping book. For mo...
7 Habits summary. This is the fourth Idea Map in the
7 Habits summary. This is the 3rd map in a series of maps covering the identical...
7 Habits summary. This is the 2nd in a series of maps from professionals who all...
Nipperrunes Modeling Pilot Project. See
Trees. This is Roberto's map translated into English. See
7 Habits summary. This idea map is the first in a series of maps over viewing St...
Learning French. The September 11, 2007 posting at
Asymmetric Flaps. Pilot Michael Panebianco from Southwest Airlines shares an exa...
Fires on airplanes. Airline pilot Michael Panebianco from Southwest Airlines cre...
Back to School After 48 Years. Darlene Houston achieved a 96% on her test when u...
Food Pyramid. Daniel is a senior at the University of South Florida, and did his...
Meeting Jim Canterucci. Last month Jim Canterucci and his wife Holly were in tow...
Learning French. In 2002, Erica was a junior at Willow Run High School in Ypsila...
Trees - Spanish version. This map was created by ecologist Roberto Vidales. Go t...
Medical Makeover. For full details on this story and how Janet successfully lost...
Meeting Notes. Liza Seiner created this idea map during a 2-hour temple committe...
Getting Healthy. Kyle McFarlin is a Visual Strategy Expert out of Ashland, Ohio....
Kyle McFarlin is a Visual Strategy Expert out of Ashland, Ohio. He recently sent...
Creative Organizations. During the summer of 2005, Vanda North's map was feature...
Mike Lin Breakout 3. See the posting on July 6th for the background and Part One...
Mike Lin Breakout 4. See the posting on July 6th for the background and Part One...
Mike Lin Breakout 5. This Idea Map was created during the
Training agenda for purchasing processes & procedures at ACH.
Staying in touch w/kids while in China. This is the idea map Janet created for h...
News-Gazette feature article. Kaizad's map was featured in an article written fo...
Effects of Caffeine. This map was created by Janet Forton to study the effects o...
Cualidades del estilo. Roberto Vidales from Mexico City created this idea map in...
Webinar - The memorAbiliTy Factor. This map is the overview that participants wi...
Child's idea map. I received a note from Lisa who is one of my previous clients ...
Hurricane Wilma. In November 2005, Joanne Lo from Hong Kong created this map whi...
Computertomography. This map was created by Leo Martin who has a Bachelor of Sci...
Dollars For Scholars Program. T.J. Rivard is the program director for a program ...
Considering Colour. If you have been following the conversation between myself a...
Fast N' Furious. If you have been following the conversation between myself and ...
A Celebration of Life. This map was created by Liza Jennings Seiner in response ...
Fund Raising. During Roger C. Parker's GMA (Guerrilla Marketing Association) cal...
Plants. Kaizad Irani, a professor from Parkland college in Illinois, created thi...
Cancer Map. This map was created by Judy (Grewell) Bess and is featured in Jamie...
Project Management Career Opportunities. Michelle & Barbara founded a pr...
Troubled Project Turnaround. Michelle & Barbara founded a project manage...
Child's idea map. Dave Gunby, long-time friend and Idea Mapper takes an opportun...
Book Summary of
Asia Tour. This map details Jamie's plans to do a book tour in Asia along with t...
Creative Career Consultation. This week I received an idea map from Ken Robert, ...
For a full desciption of this duo, see the April 3, 2008 posting at
For a full description go to the April 9, 2008 posting at
Productivity Central is the name of this map. See the April 16, 2008 posting at ...
This group map of the uses of Idea Mapping was created by participants from the ...
Ben Clarke used this idea map to arrange a possible trade sale of part of his co...
This idea map shows an overview of the Pomodoro Technique.
Discover how a team of 12 Engineering Managers and the Chief Engineer of a large...
Thum's son Brian had a school project involving transportation in and around Sin...
Larisa Brigevich is the Director of Library Services for Franklin Templeton. See...
Pete brings awareness to 3 domains of the human observer -- Language, Body, and ...
This real-time map was created during a phone conversation with a colleague who ...
Jamie Nast reviews Mindjet's new collaboration tool from a beginner's mindset. S...
Book Review of The Medici Effect
Glenn created this idea map to plan a huge event.
Glenn helped an intern learn about what she would need to know about South East ...
Daniel Pace was one of the participants in my recent June 2008 Idea Mapping Work...
Steve Rothwell created and used this Idea Map to present the topic of
An Idea Map summarizing the book
Michael Huxley created this map of developing a new business idea and evaluating...
Recent Idea Mapping Blog Postings
- Mind Mapping or Idea Mapping? | Idea Mapping
- Idea Mapping has a rich heritage in mind mapping. However I often get this question, "What is the difference between idea mapping and mind mapping?" I use the term "Idea Mapping" rather than "Mind Mapping" for several reasons. See post for details.
- The 4-Poster Question - Today's Feature in the Mindjet Newsletter | Idea Mapping
- Discover how a team of 12 Engineering Managers and the Chief Engineer of a large automotive company in south eastern Michigan used the group idea mapping method to solve a complex problem.
- Idea Map #130 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective GTDers | Idea Mapping
- Frank Medlar is the Director of Workplace Learning and Career Development for a Boston area college. This is a fun idea map that blends Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with some of the principles of David Allen's Getting Things Done.
- Idea Mapping Blog - Top 10 Postings for 2008 | Idea Mapping
- See the top 10 postings for the Idea Mapping Blog for 2008.
- Idea Mapping Workshop in Poland | Idea Mapping
- A recap of the November 2008 Idea Mapping Workshop held in Warsaw, Poland for 50 civil servants -- what a memory!
- Quantifying the Value and Impact of a Service Organization - Part 2 | Idea Mapping
- Larisa is the Director of the Global Research Library at Franklin Templeton and a Certified Idea Mapping Instructor. Today's post links to Part 2 of Larisa's continued thoughts on measuring the impact of Franklin Templeton's professional library and information service on investment research and portfolio groups in their organization.
- Idea Mapping Workshop at Larimer County Government - Part 1 | Idea Mapping
- This series of postings will walk readers through the experience of the 2-day Idea Mapping Workshop and the subsequent 1-day advanced workshop taught at Larimer County Government three weeks ago. The unusual 3-day event starts with a unique introduction of some of the cast members.
- Speed Reading - Idea Map #147 | Idea Mapping
- This idea map and article is featured in the March 2009 Mindjet Newsletter that will be published later today. You can learn some quick and simple techniques to improve your reading speed and comprehension in minutes!
- A Whole New Mind - Idea Map #148 | Idea Mapping
- In preparation for a discussion about leadership trends, I created an idea map of Daniel Pink's book "A Whole New Mind".
- Idea Map #149 - Did We Read the Same Article (Map 7 in the Series)? | Idea Mapping
- This is the 7th idea map in a series I started back in 2007. As part of the Idea Mapping Workshop participants read an article that summaries Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Each idea map ends up looking quite different which initially concerns people.
- Idea Mapping Workshop at Larimer County Government - Part 5. Idea Map #150.
- Larimer County Government also did a group idea map around their desire to create an "Idea Mapping Creativity Group". The purpose of this group is "To be the mentor for and development of, and grow the use of Idea Mapping in Larimer County Government and its partners."
- Fire in the Plane - Revised Idea Map #154 | Idea Mapping
- I introduced you to Michael Panebianco who is a seasoned airline captain in 2007. His infamous "Fire in the Plane" idea map was one of many emergency procedures he has mapped in order to commit the responses to memory. This is a revised idea map that he created after actually experiencing a fire during one of his flights earlier this year. You can read his story in his own words.
- Idea Map #155 - Photography Tips | Idea Mapping
- Yesterday I returned from teaching an Idea Mapping Workshop at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in Toronto. One of the participants was Dan Houle who is the VP of Investment Operations. He has been and avid mind mapper and user of MindManager since 2005. He estimates that he has easily created over 650 maps using Mindjet's software and he shared several of those with the class. This is one of those examples.
- Workshop or Seminar or Training or Course? | Idea Mapping
- Just an interesting discussion about titling my 2-day Workshops which is currently called Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop.
- CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board) - Part 1 | Idea Mapping
- The first participants of the Idea Mapping Workshop at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in Toronto, Ontario create their unique name tents. Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
- Idea Mapping Website Becomes an Authority Site in Google | Idea Mapping
- Idea Mapping Website - How the traffic statistics have grown dramatically in 3 years.
- Planning for Medical Residency - Idea Map #156 | Idea Mapping
- Meet Ashay Gharat. He is a process expert and helps organizations become more successful by increasing revenue and reducing cost through effective management. Ashay created this idea map to help him and his wife plan for her medical residency challenges, celebration, and schedule.
- Idea Mapping in Brazil - Summer 2009 | Idea Mapping
- Liz Kimura is the only Certified Idea Mapping Instructor in South America. She has three upcoming events that you won't want to miss if you live in and around Brazil. See details.
- Social Networking - Part One | Idea Mapping
- I was first introduced to the world of social networking three years ago by the owner of Urban Verve -- the company that designed my website and this blog.
- Glenn Stennes's Portrait Drawing | Idea Mapping
- Glenn Stennes is a CIMI (Certified Idea Mapping Instructor) who owns a consulting company in Macedonia. He went through the Idea Mapping Certification Course and drew this amazing pencil sketch.
- Social Networking - Part 2 | Idea Mapping
- Several days ago I started posting about my journey into social networking that began 3 years ago. Once I got a basic understanding of Digg, Squidoo, Flickr, LinkedIn, I added others...
- Idea Mapping Book - In Top 10 For Project Managers | Idea Mapping
- The Idea Mapping book by Jamie Nast is a big hit with Project Management Professionals.
- CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board) - Part 2 | Idea Mapping
- On June 5, 2009 I began to share about a recent workshop I taught at CPPIB in Toronto. Jason Koulouras (Director of Data Services) saw a posting I did last year...
- CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board) - Part 3 | Idea Mapping
- Today I review the portrait drawings of CPPIB class participants.
- Idea Maps #158-162 - High School AP Physics Studying | Idea Mapping
- I first introduced Melinda Dang in a December 2009 posting. Since then Melinda has contributed numerous idea maps she created to more effectively study for tests. See examples from this high school student.
Idea Mapping Workshop Photos
Not necessarily Idea Maps, but some live shots from workshops I teach around the globe and other miscellaneous shots.
An idea map created by Niles who attended my Idea Mapping workshop at an organi...
Creating a whole-brained learning environment can be enhance by using toys. Find...
Debbie Showler (Certified Idea Mapping Instructor) received the Masters Certific...
In 98% of my two-day workshops, I start out with an activity asking participants...
In 98% of my two-day workshops, I start out with an activity asking participants...
Last week I was privileged to speak at the HSMAI National Conference in Washingt...
Last week I was privileged to speak at the HSMAI National Conference in Washingt...
Last week I was privileged to speak at the HSMAI National Conference in Washingt...
Last week I was privileged to speak at the HSMAI National Conference in Washingt...
New Public Workshops Scheduled
"Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop"
The final two public classes for the year will be September 22-23, 2009 in Murfreesboro, TN (about 40 minutes outside of Nashville) and December 7-8, 2009 in Palm Beach, FL. The one and only certification workshop for 2009 will be held December 7-11 in Palm Beach, FL and candidates MUST first attend a 2-day workshop among other prerequisites. To register for any of these events, go to www.ideamappingsuccess.com/courses.cfmand for a workshop abstract go to www.ideamappingsuccess.com/abstract.cfm.
I look forward to seeing you at one of these exciting learning experiences!
Congratulations to New CIMI's
(Certified Idea Mapping Instructors)
April 20-25, 2008 was a great time of learning. Both veteran and new instructors joined the Palm Beach, FL experience. We were also fortunate to have Vanda North with us for 3 days.For information on upcoming certification workshops, go to www.ideamappingsuccess.com/courses.cfm
and for a 2-day workshop abstract go to www.ideamappingsuccess.com/abstract.cfm.
Idea Mapping Blog
Visit http://ideamapping.ideamappingsuccess.com/IdeaMappingBlogs/ for Idea Mapping examples and stories from around the world.
Jamie's 2009 Teaching Schedule
A Year at a Glance
I frequently have people ask me when and where I am teaching. Although I try to keep you informed via my blog and website, the website only shows public workshops and the private courses (which is the majority of my work are sprinkled throughout the blog. So here it is now all in one place!February 5, 2009: MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University hosts two 3-hour workshops for students and faculty to kick off a new semester. This will be the 7th year in a row for MTSU.
February 18-20, 2009: One 2-day Idea Mapping Workshop will be held at Larimer County Government in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 3rd day will be extremely unique. We will invite the participants from the June 2008 workshop to join the new group and spend the day doing some advanced training as well as sharing how the June participants have applied their learning. This is closed to the public.
March 27, 2009: 1-Day Idea Mapping Workshop for the faculty of Livingston Christian School. Closed to the public.
April 7-8, 2009: Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop. 2-day workshop in Toronto, Ontario for the CPPIB (Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board). This is closed to the public.
April 28-29: Idea Mapping Workshop at Boeing in Seattle.
May 4, 2009: Idea Mapping session at the annual PMI New Jersey conference.
May 18-19, 2009: Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop. 2-day open public workshop in Palm Beach, Florida. You must enroll in advance.
May 26, 2009: Idea Mapping Workshop for the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan in Toronto. Closed to the public.
August 26: 1-hour Free Public Webinar. Will provide more details as they are available.
September 22-23, 2009: Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop. 2-day open public workshop in Murfreesboro, TN. You must enroll in advance.
September 24: Two Idea Mapping Workshops for the faculty and adult students at MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University) in Murfreesboro, TN. Closed to the public.
November 19, 2009: Idea Mapping for Saline Leadership Institute.
December 7-8, 2009: Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop. 2-day open public workshop in Palm Beach, Florida. You must enroll in advance.
TV Appearances
Watch Jamie Create a "Live" Idea Map
Each segment is 30 minutes long, and is hosted by Tara Kachaturoff. Part 1 provides background on Idea Mapping and the second show goes into detail on building maps. A link to the recorded version of Part 1 (7 minutes) is below. The link to Part 2 is now available at the same link. The live show was only viewable on a few channels in the Metro Detroit suburbs.
- Michigan Entrepreneur
- BCTV Channel Listing & Times
- Jamie Creates an Idea Map
- A TV clip from the first segment of Michigan Entrepreneur is now available for viewing at this link. It's about 7 minutes long and is under the heading "Radio & TV Interviews". Part 2 is about 8 minutes in length.
Podcasts & Webinars
- Increasing Productivity with Idea Mapping - A Free Webinar | Idea Mapping
- This is Idea Map #145. This map was used to guide me through a recent Mindjet Webinar (January 22, 2009) with Lisa Fait and Michael Deutch (both from Mindjet). Listen to the 1-hour recorded version at this link.
- VizThink Podcast
- Listen to Tom Crawford's (VizThink CEO) 30-minute interview with Jamie Nast and Susi Watson regarding their upcoming session at the VizThink conference January 27-29, 2008 in San Francisco.
- VizThink Main Page
- This link shows all the VizThink facilitators and complete conference information.
- Inside Personal Growth
- Greg Voisen would be referred to as "a connector". He's the kind of guy that is fascinated by many topics of interest and is a continual learner. To date he has interviewed 42 authors.
Enjoy his interview with Jamie Nast. - VizThink Webinar with Jamie Nast & Chuck Frey
- Jamie Nast (author of Idea Mapping) and Chuck Frey (Mind Mapping software expert) spend an hour with Tom Crawford (CEO of VizThink).
Chuck Frey's New Mind Mapping Manifesto
* The cost of information overload and multi-tasking
* Proven research on the business benefits of mind mapping software
* Perspectives from 10 mind mappers on how software has impacted the way they think, plan and work
* 20+ business applications where mind mapping software can be used to increase efficiency
* Ten tips on selecting the right program for your needs
* A checklist to help you identify your needs
* Reviews of Chuck's 5 top mind mapping programs
* Chuck's "best of" list of the programs that offer the greatest performance in 8 key areas.
* A collection of over 50 resources where you can discover the best tools, resources and advice about mind mapping software
- The Mind Mapping Manifesto
- Learn more about Chuck's new e-book and order from this link. Chuck is the author of the Mind Mapping Software Blog.
Idea Mapping Kit
Everything You Need -- All in One Place!
For years I looked for a binder that would house all my idea-mapping tools. Finally I had to design one myself.This kit includes:
- 10-color, fine-tip Staedtler Triplus® markers. These award-winning pens and case design are the best in the world and fit perfectly into the idea mapping kit's custom-designed pocket!
- Pad of 3-hole punched 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 67-pound quality paper
- Business card slot
- 4-color pen with a black cushioned grip and secured by a pen loop
- 3-hole punched zipper case to store your miscellaneous items!
- Back cover pocket for extra storage
See http://ideamappingsuccess.com/IMKit.cfm for a complete description.
A Very Special Offer
For Fortune 500 Companies and Michigan Corporate Decision Makers
- Special Offer Details
- Special offer for Fortune 500 corporate decision makers to take the "Idea Mapping Workshop" at a discounted rate. This link shares who qualifies, purpose, fees, and a link to the short application.
- Idea Mapping Workshop Abstract
- Decision makers from Fortune 500 companies and Michigan corporations are invited to review the course abstract that coincides with this special offer to take Nast's "Idea Mapping Workshop" at this drastically discounted rate.
Memory Power
A Workshop You'll Never Forget
During this course you will learn the principles of memory and apply them to remembering 10 items, 20 items, a deck of 52 cards, names and faces, and finally 50 items. After you amaze yourself with your new skills, you'll discover business and life applications.
- Link to All Course Details
- Call 1-734-207-5287 or toll free within the USA at 1-866-896-1024 to schedule a workshop for your organization today.
- Memory Power Workshop Abstract
- The purpose of this course is to teach individuals how to effectively gain and retain knowledge, improve productivity and focus, and increase their ability to learn more efficiently by teaching them memory skills. See this abstract for more details.
Memory & Speed Reading Workshop
In a recent workshop at ACH, one participant memorized a deck of 52 cards (in order) in 7 minutes with only one mistake. Another individual memorized 50 items in 8 minutes perfectly. There were others close to these success rates as well. Would you like to improve your memory? You can!
- Memory & Speed Reading Course Abstract
- See this abstract for more details.
- Link For All Course Offerings
- All workshops offered by NastGroup, Inc.
Jamie's Teaching Travels
Speaking at conferences and teaching the Idea Mapping workshop has provided opportunities for me to travel around the world. I'll feature an occasional city from my above travel schedule, and make some recommendations. If it's a first-time visit, I'll report afterwards.
Every September I teach several workshops for MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN. I'd like to share a new favorite that I tried for the first time in Nashville. I like the DoubleTree when staying in Murfreesboro, but this time I spent the last night in The Hampton Inn just minutes from the Nashville airport. It was lovely, clean, convenient, had a shuttle to the airport, and a nice breakfast in the AM. Highly recommended.
Palm Beach in December -- What could be better?
Test Mindjet's MindManager 8
Download a Trial Version of MindManager 8
- MindManager Pro 7 Trial Download Link
- Download this trial version.
Great Stuff on Amazon
Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business
If you want to clarify your thinking, plan, be creative, improve productivity, organize yours thought, and learn more efficiently -- you need this book!
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Memory Power: You Can Develop a Great Memory--America's Grand Master Shows You How
Idea Maps can also enhance memory, so combining memory and mapping is a combination that produces exceptional learning.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Every leader should read this book!
Amazon Price: $12.24 (as of 07/12/2009)
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The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century
One of the points that Friedman makes in his book is about how critical the "learning how to learn" skill is for professionals. That's exactly what the 2-day Idea Mapping Workshop teaches participants.
Amazon Price: $14.55 (as of 07/12/2009)
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 07/12/2009)
More Great Stuff on Amazon
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Amazon Price: $8.54 (as of 07/12/2009)
Mark Kistler's Draw Squad
Amazon Price: $15.60 (as of 07/12/2009)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Amazon Price: $9.57 (as of 07/12/2009)
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 07/12/2009)
New Guestbook
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You are part of my business group so I thought I'd let you know about a new service I intend to start in a few days.
I'm inviting you to become a subscriber to my weekly newsletter. Details on B2B Marketplace Headquarters or just visit: SquidooBiz Reporter module. Secure yourself a free membership!
Posted February 07, 2009
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Thanks for joining my B2B Marketplace Headquarters group. You have a really great lens here! I love idea maping. I gave you 5*. Hope you'll reciprocate it on my Global B2B Marketplace lens. Fell free to visit my other lenses as well.
Posted February 07, 2009
Jamie_Nast wrote...
in reply to Teddi14 Teddi - I'm so sorry for such a delayed reply. Squidoo didn't notify me of your blurb, so just now reading it. Thanks for your comments!
Posted January 23, 2009
Teddi14 wrote...
I love mind mapping. It is GREAT. You have an awesome lens here. I am faving it and rating it with 5 *'s.
Posted July 18, 2008
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Very informative lens, Jamie. I liked it so much I featured it in my group on Graphic Organizers and Mind Maps
Posted February 19, 2008
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