10 reasons to say thanks – 10 quotes – some serious, some funny, some cynical – that provide 10 reasons to say thanks out loud – like the one above. Choose one or more to share at the start or close of a meeting. Even better, get more value, including a boost to morale and productivity by using in conjunction with this Meeting Idea for Thanksgiving.
5 Ways to Put Adrenalin to Work – For lots of us, it is. The phone isn’t ringing a lot. There isn’t a lot that MUST be done because customers are busy with their own customers or they’ve already started their holiday. So we really could do the same.
But what if you WANT to be productive? And what if you have people on payroll? Of course you want THEM to be productive. But what if you and everyone else are having a hard time focusing since there aren’t any real pressing issues or goals?
Here are 5 ways to put that holiday adrenalin to work. Read more…
Meeting Idea for Thanksgiving WeekHere’s an idea for the beginning or end of any team meeting you are leading this week. It’s not a new idea. But it’s good. And yes – people will roll their eyes. That’s okay. The results are good. Good boosts to morale and productivity. Get details here...
Are you gobbling up morale & productivity? – It’s hard not to nibble at it every now and then. And what about recently? What manager hasn’t HAD to do something that has taken a bite out of morale and productivity? It’s important to replenish. Otherwise we could gobble up all the morale and productivity, chasing team members away the way Matt did. Let’s learn from him.
Are you providing a feast for your customers or your competition? This is an important message for managers and business owners who need customers. Also helpful for managers who are concerned about morale and productivity. It’s short and sweet – a good awareness raising story to share at a staff meeting. Read more…


