January Only Boosts for Morale & Productivity
The foundation of good morale and productivity is hiring the right people, give them clear roles, responsibilities, expectations and goals. And give them training and coaching which includes feedback, direction, support and recognition from a trusted manager or coach.
If these aren’t in place, this article is NOT for you. Read more
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January Only Marketing Ideas
Here they are… quick and easy ways to stir up some sales. A potential side benefit is a boost to morale and productivity. All good for bottom line performance. Read more
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Leadership Quote of the Week – Top 10 in 2011
In 2010, we started our Quote of the Week series…posted each Monday morning at 8:08 am.
And in 2011, started offering delivery by e-mail.
Below, you will find links to the favorites…those that got the most traffic in 2011. Read more
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Signs of Good Business in 2011
Stop.
Do Not Enter.
One Way.
Dead End.
No Parking.
No Trespassing.
Do not disturb.
Cash Only.
No refunds.
So many signs. Most of them negative. Limiting. Restrictive.
Reminds me of that song from the early 70′s by Five Man Electrical Band: Read more
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10 by 10 on Tuesday – Top 10 in 2011
The two year anniversary of 10 by 10 on Tuesday is quickly approaching. Also known as a Quick List, it’s for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. Each one includes 10 tips or questions or steps or ways to Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal, etc. And it’s posted by 10 (AM – EST) on Tuesdays.
Here are the TOP 10 in 2011 ( based on traffic). Read more
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10 Key Questions for 2012 Success
Ever feel like you deal with the same mistakes and problems over and over again? Ever feel like you wrestle with the same decisions over and over again? Maybe even bounce back and forth between the same solutions which curiously seem to fail over and over? Such a WASTE of time.
It’s enough to drive morale and productivity into the dirt, people out the door and the bottom line into the red zone.
Much of this could be avoided with mindful preservation of institutional memory – plus an appropriate dose of gratitude.
Whether you are a team of one or many, STOP, reflect and capture key pieces of information with these 10 questions. Read more
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Quote of the Week for the Last Week of 2011
What will you do with the final week of 2011?
Many will use it as a final five day push to make miscellaneous goals and deadlines.
Some will beat themselves up or criticize others for things that didn’t go well.
Some may convert these negatives into an opportunity…creating new goals and resolutions that are aligned with their vision for a better future.
This week’s quote reminds us of another vital element for reflection and for the creation of that vision.
So busy trying to make goals and problem solve, we often forget to be thankful for all the good that surrounds us. For all the good we have done. For all the good others have done.
Sharing that gratitude with others does everything listed in this week’s quote. And all of that provides a big boost to morale and productivity.
As we transition from 2011 into 2012, what if we all lead the way with gratitude? Read more
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Happy Merry Ho Ho Ho
Whatever traditions you celebrate…..
now is a good time to
slow down.
Breathe.
Smile.
And enjoy.
Happy Holidays!
from Janta
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Happy National Humbug Day
December 21 is National Humbug Day.
You got it…let this be a time to let everyone gripe A LITTLE…blow off some holiday steam.
Keep a time limit.
Take the gripes seriously.
Take notes.
And promise to follow up on the gripes.
Great for morale, productivity and overall performance
More tips in How to Have a Great Gripe Session.
December 21 is also National Look on the Bright Side.
Yes…same day, same meeting.
After all the griping…ask everyone to “look on the bright side” of the situation.
Make sure they understand this is not to diminish the concerns mentioned earlier, but to involve them in a potential problem-solving process that can be looked at in more depth if necessary after the holiday.
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10 Holiday Messages for Leaders Everywhere
Use these tips and tools on a wide range of topics – safety, marketing, networking, sales, service – to help you and your team during the holiday season and beyond.
All of which will help morale and productivity. Yours and your team’s.
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