Quote of the Week from Tom

November 15, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal, Quote of the Week · Comment 

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Theme for the Week: Thanksgiving

November 14, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, celebrations, Get 2 Goal, Themes · Comment 

Hard to get things done around holiday time.

Tom Turkey is a good one to help… with morale and productivity.

He’s down the hall getting things all set up.

We’ll let you have a sneak peak if you promise to take part in our poll while you’re there.

Here it is…a shortcut to our holiday halls.

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News Release: Blanket Orange County Gears Up

November 12, 2010 · Filed Under Blanket Orange County · Comment 

News:  Blanket Orange County  Gears Up to Collect 400 Blankets

Chapel Hill, NC (11-12-10) — Blanket Orange County Director, Jan Bolick, announces that the  7th annual blanket drive begins on November 15 and ends on December 3.  This year, the goal is to collect 400 new or gently used blankets for The Interfaith Council (IFC), The Neighborhood House of Hillsborough and The Maggie Alvis Halfway House. Read more

Please Help Us Blanket Orange County

November 10, 2010 · Filed Under Blanket Orange County · Comment 

The 7th annual drive to Blanket Orange County begins next Monday.

This year, we are in search of 400 blankets.

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! Read more

National Ice Cream Sundae Day

November 10, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, celebrations, Get 2 Goal · Comment 

ice cream sundae

Fun meeting idea for November 11.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Sundae Day.

See  10 Morale & Productivity Boosting Ideas

If you sell ice cream sundaes, be sure to promote this event like crazy.

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Happy Vanilla Cupcake Day

November 10, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, celebrations, Get 2 Goal · Comment 

vanilla cupcake

Pass around a plate of cupcakes at your staff meeting.

Or deliver one to the desk of each co-worker.

And if you sell vanilla cupcakes…buy all means put up a sign that says….

Happy Vanilla Cupcake Day…buy yours here.

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Brainteasers: Take Charge

November 10, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Brainteaser of the Week, Get 2 Goal · Comment 

Take chargeIf you have adopted the Take Charge theme for the week or month, or longer…you will want a brainteaser or two to lighten the mood,  break tension, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile.  All good for morale and productivity.

Here are two that have to do with taking charge:

Brainteaser #28

Brainteaser #29

Hope you enjoy!

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Welcome Virginia Tech Fans

November 9, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal, Serious About Service · Comment 

We were so impressed with the show of class at Notre Dame in 2006, that we wanted to spread the word. We also wanted to make it easy for businesses to implement and so we created a few game day tools for businesses. One of them – ready-to-go welcome signs.

On Saturday, November 13, Carolina plays the Hokies from Virginia Tech.

Would you like to join us by posting welcome signs in the door, windows and/or counter tops?

Here is one of the signs we’ve created: Read more

10 Ways to Take Charge

November 9, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal, Quick List · Comment 

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Tired of waiting on Lady Luck?   Then how about joining with us this week to Take Charge?

In this Quick List*, you’ll find 10 effective ways to take charge.   Each will serve as a boost to morale, productivity and overall performance.

Here they are…10 ways to take charge, make things happen and inspire others to do the same. Read more

10 Take-Charge Checklists

November 9, 2010 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal, Quick List · Comment 

This Quick List* pairs our  Theme of the Week:  Take Charge with our promise to devote more quality time to  National Check List Day.

Checklists?

Some people view checklists as confining.  Those who swear by them, find them freeing.

My view – they can be both.  If used effectively, checklists can be powerful take-charge tools, enabling us to do things like: Read more

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