Quote of the Week: The Way You Talk to Yourself

Many of us complain about the mean, insensitive things our colleagues say to us. No wonder morale and productivity are in the dumpster, right? Engagement? What a joke! On a serious note, how often do you stop and listen to yourself? Here’s a good question from Rob Bremer.

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Passwords driving you crazy?

Too many passwords. Not enough memory. Enough to drive anyone crazy.

The other day, Bill Bunch and I were comparing notes about how our password vaults had changed our lives. May sound dramatic – but we were both serious.

I use one that’s part of an overall security package. Bill had just learned about a free* one called Roboform. And take a look! They are ranked #1 in this password management software review!

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10 X 4 Snacks to Help Good Dogs Win

Which dog is winning? That mean, evil dog can be REALLY mean. Sometimes I think I’ve starved him to death and then all of the sudden he attacks out no where. And when he wins….he devours all morale and productivity in sight. Here’s a tool to help you stock up with 10 X 4 or 40 power snacks needed to ward off mean attacks.

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Quote of the Week: Which dog is winning?

It’s going to be a dogfight tonight between the Butler Bulldogs and the U Conn Huskies. Both are great teams with great coaches – both worthy of victory.

But that’s not true about all the dogs that will keep fighting long after the National Champion is crowned. Seems like a good time to revisit this story.

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April 6 is Sorry Charlie Day

Sorry Charlie Day honors those who have been rejected and lived through it. This could be a fun, morale and productivity boosting agenda item for a staff meeting. Use it as a way to open up a discussion of a sales/business rejection in a lighthearted way.

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10 April-Only Marketing Ideas

Just a reminder about these April occasions. Small ways to boost revenue. Possible side benefits: a boost to morale and productivity.

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