February-Only Opportunities to Boost Morale, Productivity, Performance
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Happy National Popcorn Day
A fun and easy celebration.
Just bring in a few bags or a can.
Or a machine!*
Then you could celebrate every day.
After all the month of January is National Popcorn Month. And after that, we are all kind of “excuses” will pop into your head.
Customers will love it. So will your staff.
A great boost for morale and productivity.
*We’ve seen them at a variety of stores – table top models for as little as $49.99. Just be sure to check the fire codes in your office.
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Happy Appreciate a Dragon Day
Happy Appreciate a Dragon Day.
If you don’t know any actual dragons to appreciate, perhaps you could recognize people who recently slayed a dragon.
“Slaying a dragon” to mean overcoming a huge, scary obstacle, or making a big, overwhelming goal, or making a big sale, etc.
How to recognize dragon slayers? Read more
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Goals, Clutter & Clean Off Your Desk Day
Ahhh- to cut through the clutter and chaos. To simplify. To be able to focus on priorities. And pursue goals.
A clean desk is a good way to start and any day is a good day for that.
Monday is especially good since it’s National Clean Off Your Desk Day - celebrated the second Monday of January.
But how is a busy person with lots of projects supposed to get and keep a clean desk?
There’s always the approach Nora helped Holly take in one of my favorite episodes of Brothers & Sisters. Read more
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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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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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10 Take Charge Checklists
This week’s 10 by 10 on Tuesday is in celebration of National Checklist Day.
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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Happy Cranky Co-Workers Day
Got cranky co-workers?
We give gifts to our mothers on Mother’s Day; to our fathers on Father’s Day, etc etc
Are we supposed to give gifts to cranky co-workers on Cranky Co-Worker Day (October 27)?
Most of us would rather give them a kick in the pants (or worse).
But let’s see…
what might have more lasting and positive impact?
Here are three suggestions: Read more
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Quote of the Week: Take Back Your Time
Today is Take Back Your Time Day and Vinnie has a critical message for you:
Take Back Your Time and you boost morale, productivity and overall performance.
How to take back your time? Read more
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Quote of the Week: Dancing with Skeletons
So much going on this week that it was hard to choose. For many reasons, we chose…
Note: Many people consider their colleagues as family. If that isn’t the case in your organization, replace the word “family” with “office”, “company”, “department” or delete the word altogether.
As far as getting rid of a skeleton…..
Maybe no one will know. For a little while anyway.
But pretty soon, Read more
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