Quote of the Week: Sprinkles Everywhere
Working, shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, partying…it’s enough to make a person sick.
And tired and stressed and maybe even a bit Scrooge-like.
Terrible for the morale and productivity of any person, any leader, any team.
This week’s quote (below) stems from a story that has contributed to the prevention and reversal of much Scrooge-like behavior over the years. Because of that, it has become a tradition to share it far and wide.
For full appreciation, be sure to read: “Traditions“. Here’s an exerpt: Read more
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Traditions
There are all kinds of traditions at all times of the year.
Whether it’s the tradition of having pizza in the living room on Sunday nights. Or Tuesday lunches with the boys. Or Wednesday date nights without the kids. Or annual shopping trips for sisters.
Traditions can be powerful.
Reassuring.
Grounding.
Bonding.
The holidays are especially full of traditions.
And sometimes they need to change. Read more
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Coming soon…National Cat Herder’s Day
It’s a favorite of Business Class readers!
Get more details about National Cat Herder’s Day
so that you’re ready to celebrate on December 15.
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10 Common Jams-Remember Hamlet’s ham
This Quick List is a companion piece to our Leadership Quote of the Week: Remember Hamlet’s Ham.
Over time, jams have a way of sending morale and productivity to the gutter. Most jams have to do with a shortage of revenue or resources (time, money, people); an overage of costs or a misalignment of values.
Here are places to look for relief by using the very simple question: Read more
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Quote of the Week: Remember Hamlet’s Ham
Tis the season for strategic planning and holiday cooking – a perfect time to re-visit the story about Hamlet’s ham. It serves as a reminder that a simple question can change the way we do business. Or the way we cook a ham.
And it’s a story that left a jingle in Jan’s head – a jingle that’s become our quote of the week:
For it to make sense, you’ll need to read the story. It’s a good one. Here’s a link to: The End of Hamlet’s Ham
Use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks. Read more
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The End of Hamlet’s Ham
Tis the season for strategic planning and holiday cooking – a perfect time to re-visit this story as a reminder that a simple question can change the way we do business. Or the way we cook a ham.
A year or so ago, Terry Hamlet, President of S.H. Basnight & Sons, and I were working on a project, looking for a way to get different results.
As we explored, she recalled the day her mother, Dot Hogan Basnight was showing her how to cook a ham. One of the steps was to cut the end off of the ham before putting it in the pan.
Terry asked, “Why do we do that?” Read more
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10 Tips for Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
This Quick List is a companion piece to our Leadership Quote of the Week: The Main Thing.
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
Stephen Covey
It’s such a nice, simple quote with a catchy ring to it. Most people, though, find that keeping the main thing the main thing is not so simple.
Here are 10 tips for keeping the main thing the main thing.
Read more
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Quote of the Week: The Main Thing
Only 17 days til Hanukkah, 21 days til Christmas, 22 days til Kwanzaa, and only 27 days left in the year.
It can be a wacky time. Running in a million directions. Too many directions. Not getting anything done and/or not doing it well.
This week’s quote is a great reminder for leaders everywhere.
What IS the main thing?
It’s a tough question. We’re responsible for so many things. How in the world can we identify THE main thing?
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10 Ways to Boost Morale & Productivity in December
Note from Jan: 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. Instead, use some of the other resources on this site and in our Holiday Halls, to help you get your roles and goals clear and get everyone headed in the right direction.
If you do have all of those things in place, and want some non-holiday oriented ways to put this quote to work, you will find them here. Read more
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10 Marketing Ideas for December
December comes fully loaded with holiday oriented marketing ideas for your business. For tips on managing The Holidays, we hope you will take a stroll through Holiday Halls.
Here on this page, we wanted to present ideas and excuses for stirring up fun and hopefully sales…..ideas not directly associated with the holidays. Something unique to set you apart from the crowd. Here they are…10 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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