10 ways to be a better manager this month
Don’t let December craziness take charge. Take charge yourself. Not in a Scrooge kind of way. But in a better manager kind of way.
The kind of manager that cares about morale AND productivity. The kind that knows how to take charge in effective ways….making things happen…and inspiring others to do the same. Inspiration that lasts long past December.
10 reasons to say thanks
In this Quick List* are 10 quotes – some serious, some funny, some cynical is over in Holiday Halls.
Choose one or more to share at the start or close of a meeting. Even better, get more value, including a boost to morale and productivity by using in conjunction with this Meeting Idea for Thanksgiving.
Read moreGetting through hell
Things are not getting better for lots and lots of businesses. While many have been able to heed the wise words from Winston Churchill that we shared last November: “If you are going through hell…keep going”, some may not be able to take the heat much longer. For the ones that can last until things get better…things may very well get worse.
Read more10 Spirit of the Squirrel Nuggets
This Quick List* is provided in celebration of Squirrel Awareness Week (and month). What any one of us can observe about squirrels is woven together with much additional wisdom and described as the “Spirit of the Squirrel” in Gung Ho, a book written by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. It’s a story about a business that’s about to close. After applying the Spirit of the Squirrel (plus some other things), instead of closing, the business makes record profits and productivity.
Read moreTheme for Week: Discover a Different Boss
Many things to celebrate starting with Columbus Day and National Kick Butt Day. Ending with National Boss Day. Teddy bears and grouches in between. We are weaving it all together into our theme for the week: Discover a Different Boss. No – we aren’t talking about getting a new job. We’re talking about making your current situation different – and better.
Read moreAction Action We Want Action
Action shows concern. Action shows you care. Action shows that you appreciate this customer, sincerely regret disappointing him and want him to continue doing business with you. It shows that you are committed to avoiding the mistake in the future, but that if by any chance you do make a mistake in the future…you will fix it.
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