In a recent survey of over 2500 employees worldwide, 22% said they had a good day at work 3 or fewer days a month. Look around your office. Approximately 1 out of every 4 to 5 of your teammates has 36 good days at work a year at best. THIRTY-SIX DAYS A YEAR!!! That means … Continue reading The Make-Your-Workplace-Better Challenge
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Work can be fun and still get things done.
I was talking to someone recently who said that if work is fun it's not work. I've heard stuff like this before and to it I say B**S***! Sorry to yell but I wanted that to be as clear and in your face as possible. Why must work be misery to be productive? Can someone … Continue reading Work can be fun and still get things done.
Vision, don’t lead without it.
Great leaders must be forward-thinking. In other words, they must have a vision of a future that drives and inspires them enough to want to lead others to it. So, as a leader, what is it you want? What's your vision? What is that future you are passionate for and want others to enjoy/experience? Answering … Continue reading Vision, don’t lead without it.
Be Good to Be Great.
"You can't get to 'wonderful' without passing through 'all right.'" - Bill Withers Editing and refining work is tough. I mean, you've pored over it and pored over it and you think it's good enough...but you just know good enough isn't good enough. I know perfection isn't possible but when is your work your best … Continue reading Be Good to Be Great.
Opportunity or drudgery? Your choice.
Do you think of work as something you "have to do" or as something you "want to do"? It's imperative to "want to" if you expect to do your best work and to "want to" you need to be happy. And since happiness starts with you and your frame of mind, here's a simple way … Continue reading Opportunity or drudgery? Your choice.
Two keys to leading your workplace out of misery
“If play is in your job title, it’s not a job.” "If it's fun, it's not work." “Of course, I hate my job, that’s why they have to pay me.” “What do you mean, "enjoy my job?" It’s a job, you’re not supposed to enjoy it. That's why they call it work." These are the … Continue reading Two keys to leading your workplace out of misery
Is your workplace hell? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s how you can start a transformation.
There is power in celebration. No, I am not talking about throwing a party or holding an awards ceremony, no, I am talking about what Ken Blanchard calls “catching people doing things right.” It seems obvious that this would be a powerful tool. It works on your kids, why not in the workplace? But the … Continue reading Is your workplace hell? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s how you can start a transformation.
Five words that can change your culture, performance, and bottom line
We are told to care for customers and clients but we're never told to care for each other. We’re told to provide great service for those outside the company but never told to provide great service for each other. But why? Why do we forget about providing for those who surround us every day? It’s … Continue reading Five words that can change your culture, performance, and bottom line
You may be accomplishing your mission and not even know it.
I was doing some errands and had to go to the mall. While there, I walked past one of those vendor carts sitting in the pathway area, and the young lady manning one of them, Patricia, said good morning to me with a big smile. I said good morning back and continued on, but then … Continue reading You may be accomplishing your mission and not even know it.
All the Best for a Game Changing New Year
Happy New Year wishes and greetings for continued success, prosperity, and health. Make 2019 a complete game changer for you, your coworkers, customers, friends, and family by reviewing your key objectives and then taking some time to set goals and priorities for making a difference. With a little effort now, you can make the upcoming … Continue reading All the Best for a Game Changing New Year
Neal Woodson 