The Ha Ha Award…And Other Fun Ways to Recognize Employees
Add some fun to work with some fun awards Add some fun oomph and energy to your usual array of employee awards with some creative, offbeat awards that encourage the behaviors and attitudes you want to see more of on your team and in your workplace. Here are just a few...
Creating a Purpose Hallway…On Purpose
Are you being purposeful on purpose? A 2013 international Mercer survey found that one of the top motivational influences for employees across a wide range of businesses was having a sense of purpose in their work. Other studies suggest that one of the most important...
Four Keys to More Intentional Leadership
Leading with intention I like the term “intentional leadership” because I honestly believe that first and foremost leadership is about a mindset. It’s about a person’s attitude and willingness to step up and lead. Leadership starts when a...
Does Everyone On Your Team And In Your Company Know Your Top Workplace Priorities?
A sense of purpose at work and a sense of progress at work are two of the top motivational influences that drive performance. Without a sense of purpose, employees report feeling more disengaged, more stressed out, less happy, and less focused at work. And anyone...
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...


