When Your Ideas Are Turned Down

It can be discouraging when your ideas are turned down at work. That does not mean that your ideas are not great. There are a variety of factors that can determine whether or not you will get a yes. Here are a few tips to help you stay strong.

1. Keep coming up with ideas. Don't stop dreaming just because you are told no. You must not let a no make you stop. The key is to be wise about who you share your ideas with and why.

2. Learn. This is a teachable moment. You get to learn about how companies operate. You get to learn about their agenda, and how they make decisions. This knowledge will be useful in learning how to successfully present ideas and when presenting an idea is actually worth your time.

3. A new door can open. You may feel that this is the only place you want to be but life changes and so does opportunity. Keep a record of your ideas. Even if you do not use them now, you may be able to use them for a different role. Keep expanding upon your thoughts.

4. Go around them. If someone does not value your ideas, just know that you should. Your value does not decrease due to someone else's inability to see your worth. Use your ideas to create your own business, non-profit, or program.

5. Build your portfolio: Use your ideas to build your own portfolio. Ensure that while you are helping a company thrive, you are also helping yourself. You are a brand, know how to market yourself accordingly.