Brainteaser #51

Use a brainteaser to start, revive or end a meeting. It’s a great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

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Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Did you remember to bring the cupcakes? There’s still time to to treat your customers and your team. Okay – you can have one too.

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Brainteaser #50

Use a brainteaser to start, revive or end a meeting. It’s a great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

Here is one in celebration of National Boss’ Day (coming up on Friday).

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10 inspirational boss stories

This Quick List* is provided as a tool for Discovering a Different Boss, our theme for the week which links celebrations for Columbus Day and Boss Day.

And as usual, the desired end result is to provide tools to help leaders take charge in more effective ways, make things happen and inspire others to do the same. So I guess that means that every week, we are looking for ways to be a different (and better) boss. For ways to inspire. For ways to make a difference.

Here are 10 stories about inspirational bosses.

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Kudos to Dad & his supervisor

On the fourth day, after all the crews had set out for their duties, Dad went to his supervisor and said something along the lines of, “If you are going to do that every day, you don’t need me. So I’m leaving,” and headed for the door.**

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Theme 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.

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