Just read an article from my friend Scott, a.k.a. The Nametag Guy.  His article at http://hellomynameisscott.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-boost-receptivity-so-your-ideas.html

talks about how we can get people to listen to us.  It's all about receptivity, Scott says.  "You might be the best communicator in your office.  You might be the greatest conversationalist at your company.  You might be the warmest, friendliest, most approachable employee around.  But none of that matters if your coworkers aren’t in a state of receptivity...HERE’S THE REALITY: You can’t make people listen to you. You can only make an effort to raise their receptivity so your ideas have the highest probability of getting through AND getting understood..." 

One of the best ways to chip into people's receptivity is through HUMOR.  Think about it:  Which speakers have you remembered?  The most intelligent ones?  Or the most entertaining and humorous ones?  

We have to adapt to the world of technology--a world that has altered the way people receive and interpret messages. 

*  We have to be entertaining to get their attention in the first place. 

* We have to offer something different--possibly even humorous

--in order for our message to stand out from the barrage of other messages people hear every hour. 

*  We have to be willing to be human--willing to play Second Fiddle--and take the risk that's required to do the above two points.  

How are YOU getting your ideas across to people?  Share it here:  www.yourshiningexample.com and remember to, "Get Your SHINE Together!"