How to Keep Your Hamsters Happy and Well-Rested
Shutting down the internal rat race Do you have trouble shutting down the hamster wheel? According to a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, the less you detach psychologically during your off hours, the higher your emotional exhaustion in twelve months’...
Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire: How to Inspire New Employees Before They’ve Even Started Work
The following is an excerpt from my latest book, Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire; How to Recruit, Onboard, and Train New Employees to Live Your Culture Out Loud! Preparing and Welcoming New Employees Before Day One Consider the mindset of an employee in the days or...
Start a Humor File to Help Everyone on Your Team Grow Their Sense of Humor at Work
Okay, so this is dirt simple, but you really need to do it. It’s one of the simplest, yet most effective ways to grow your sense of humor while also sending an important message to your team about the importance of everyone enjoying work, keeping a positive...
Surprising Colleagues With Surprising “Thanks!”
We all know we need to do a better job at recognizing and appreciating our employees, our bosses, and our colleagues. One of the #1 reasons employees say they leave organizations is because they felt unappreciated! Here is a simple, fun way to add a special day that...
Managing or Leading? Four Key Differences Between Being a Manager and an Inspiring Leader
When I encourage people to be inspiring leaders, to be more intentional about being an inspiring leader, I am not knocking managers. You need good managers. Managers play a critical role in any successful company, and learning great management skills is absolutely...
A Fabulous Friday Fun at Work Tradition – Name Tag Fridays
Traditions and rituals are hugely important when it comes to creating a rocking workplace culture. Rituals and traditions help define and shape the DNA of our culture. They create a shared sense of history, give everyone something to look forward to, and something to...
Bring Local Artists in to Your Workplace For an Injection of Inspiration and Fun – It’s a Win for You and Your Community!
I think this is a fabulous idea that’s truly a win/win for your community and for your company: Bring local artists in to add some fun, creativity, and inspiration into your workplace. There’s no shortage of things you could try or artists that you could...
Why Would Anyone Outsource Their Happiness? Take Ownership of Your Motivation at Work
I can’t believe I was asked the question – “Isn’t it my bosses job to make me happy?” And it wasn’t the first time! How can anyone over the age of 12 think that someone else should be responsible for their own happiness or...


