Dealing with others at office for your ideas

In our day to day professional lives, we find that many a times our colleagues or our bosses just not realize the importance of a idea, thought, process change, etc. How do you really get to convince them (that is only if you are convinced) is a big questions. Few things that I tried recently and may be of help to each one of you:

Model behavior: The most important thing you can do to convert others to your ideas is to be the best model possible. Walk the walk, and do it visibly, so others can see what you’re doing. Just showing how to do it can be a powerful tool indeed. Share how important it is to you and its benefits : Show others how great it is to you, how important a part of your life this is. Talk with them about it, and tell them why you’re doing this. When people understand your motivation, they can start to get on board, or at least stop feeling so threatened. And when they see how great it is for you, how happy it makes you and all the great things it brings into your life, they’ll move closer and closer to your way. Ask for help: It is very important to recognize that you need help and don't shy at all. Make "simplifying" a team effort — not just something you’re doing, but something you’re all doing together. And make it fun! Educate other to make them a part of the change: The best way to educate others is, by your good example. But beyond that, you may want to share books and websites and blogs you’re reading, not in a way that insists that they change, but just to show what you’re interested in and how they might learn more if they’re interested. You can’t force people to read or watch, but you can make it available. In addition, talk with them about it — again, not in a pushy way but in a way that shows how excited you are and how you’d like to share what you’re learning about. If they seem put off, don’t go on and on. (I learn this from MD of my company) Realize you can’t control or change others. One of the most common frustrations comes when people try to control other people, or force them to change. You can try to control others, but there will always be a struggle, and you’ll always fail to some degree. This applies to your significant other, even to kids. We try to control them but we can’t, not really. Instead, try to influence others, encourage them, support them, help them find happiness. And let go of the need to control. It’s difficult but really essential here. Once you can release that need to control, you’ll find much more happiness.

And of course last but not the least have patience!
This is very difficult for me too but I am learning and will be able to get through one day.