Quote of the Week – On Productivity
Are you often disappointed about what people do or don’t do? This week’s quote may help you – at work and at home.
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News Story: WCHL on Blanket Orange County
Blanket Orange County Aims To Keep Locals Warm
11/28/09 12:06PM
Community Government Reporter
Are you gobbling up morale & productivity?
It’s hard not to nibble at it every now and then. Maybe you’ve said or done the wrong thing from time to time. Perhaps hurt someone’s feelings. Yes. I know you didn’t mean to do it.
And what about recently? What manager hasn’t HAD to do something that has taken a bite out of morale and productivity?
Hopefully you’ve been able to replenish it by doing things like showing concern and appreciation for your team members.
But some managers don’t do that. Their nibbles turn to bites. And then bigger bites. Until they have gobbled up all the morale and productivity, often chasing their team members away.
You might be smack dab in the middle of doing this without even realizing it. Matt didn’t. He still hasn’t figured it out.
One day I hope he will learn from it. Meanwhile – why don’t we?
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Matt had a team of six, fired up and ready to take his business to the next level. Read more
Thanksgiving Inventory
I’ve been working on my own Thanksgiving inventory and the list is long. At the top of the list are all the people on “my team”.
The people who help make Business Class “happen”. The people who help provide all the great resources we provide for our clients. The resources we currently provide and those on the drawing board. And the people who work with us on community service projects. And the people who take care of things in other parts of our lives while we focus on the business side.
It’s a great team. They are professional, productive and fun. And they really care about what they do and doing it well.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU TO: Read more
News Release: Blanket Orange County Gears Up
News: Blanket Orange County Gears Up to Collect 300 Blankets
Chapel Hill, NC (11-24-09) — Blanket Orange County Director, Jan Bolick, announces that the 6th annual blanket drive begins on December 1 and ends on December 21, the first day of winter. This year, the goal is to collect 300 new or gently used blankets for The Interfaith Council (IFC).
Chris Moran, Executive Director of IFC says: “Blanket Orange County has become an annual event Read more
Brainteaser of the Week #4
Use one or more of our brainteasers to start or revive or end a meeting. 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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Show this page or draw a picture similar to the one below on a flipchart or on the white board and ask the question:
What is this?.
Got it?
Go to “Comments” section to check your answer.
Credits: Passed down through the years. Original source unknown.
Ready-2-Go Meeting – Thanksgiving Inventory
Here is a seasonally appropriate agenda item for the beginning or end of any team meeting you are leading this week.
It’s not a new idea. But it’s good. And yes – people will roll their eyes. That’s okay. The results are good. Good boosts to morale and productivity.
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Recommended as the first agenda item or the last.
Say something like this to the group: Read more
Quote of the Week – On Dealing with Turkeys
After pursuing happiness, choosing to be happy and happier – it’d be a shame to lose it all because of a turkey or two.
Are you providing a feast for your customers or your competition?
Note: This is an important message for managers and business owners who need customers. Also helpful for managers who are concerned about morale and productivity.
In workshops on customer service, we ask participants to share stories about times they have received poor service. Every time, there are stories about:
- a sales clerk who is slow to acknowledge the customer’s presence.
- an inconsiderate, disrespectful or rude employee.
- staff members carrying on personal conversations instead of or while waiting on customers.
- getting “the runaround”.
- unfulfilled promises.
When asked how they responded to this service, the storytellers report saying things like, Read more
It’s almost time!
The 6th annual drive to Blanket Orange County begins December 1 and runs through December 21.
This year, we are in search of 300 blankets for the homeless in Orange County.
Will you help by cleaning out your closets in search for gently used blankets* you no longer need?**
Or by making a cash donation and we’ll purchase new ones on your behalf? Just $7 will buy a blanket!
Send checks to:
Blanket Orange County
c/o Business Class Inc
PO Box 2037
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
*Prefer twin or single sized beds.
**Collection Box locations will be announced next week. For updated information, go to: www.blanketorangecounty.com
Questions??? Contact: jan@businessclassinc.com
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