Why Kindness Is Important Kindness is important everywhere, and the workplace is no exception! The power of kindness is extraordinary. But when we talk about the workplace, there are some important additional reasons why kindness is so vital. Treating employees well and making them happy affects the bottom line. As shown in the diagram below, employee happiness increases profitsContinue reading “Kindness in the Workplace: It Just Makes (Dollars &) Cents”
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Go Beyond 280: Hold a Tweetup
Every time I hear the word tweetup, this classic dances into my head. What’s a tweetup? It’s a face-to-face meeting of people who are on Twitter. That’s it. The concept is simple, but it’s not always easy to pull off. If you’re thinking about holding a tweetup at your next event, keep these tips inContinue reading “Go Beyond 280: Hold a Tweetup”
Make A Ripple… And Change The World
A ripple. It’s not much by itself. But it’s amazing what happens as more and more ripples gather together: they cause change. Whether you’re trying to make the world a better place, become healthier or advance your career, small acts and minor decisions do matter. We love dramatic reveals after makeovers, watching contestants reshape their bodiesContinue reading “Make A Ripple… And Change The World”
On Writing…
Writing. It’s something we all learned to do at an early age, but some people are more adept at it than others. If you’re trying to improve your writing, here are a few tips I’ve picked up since I started writing at age 3. 🙂 Write often. Then write some more. It’s amazing how much moreContinue reading “On Writing…”
The Road Less Traveled
The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claimContinue reading “The Road Less Traveled”
Wristbands: Carrying Your Message for Miles (and Years)
When the Livestrong Foundation (formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation) launched the iconic yellow silicone wristband in 2004 as a fundraising initiative, I hoped it would raise some money for a worthy cause. I had no idea that it would catch on across the country — and around the world — as one ofContinue reading “Wristbands: Carrying Your Message for Miles (and Years)”
50 Years of Satisfaction: How You Can Learn From The ‘Stones
On a recent visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, I was reminded how amazing the Rolling Stones are. They’re still rocking 50 years later and are as relevant as ever. While browsing the two-floor 50 Years of Satisfaction exhibit, I started thinking about how successful of a business venture theContinue reading “50 Years of Satisfaction: How You Can Learn From The ‘Stones”
33 Lessons in 33 Years
I recently came across a fun post, 32 Lessons from 32 Years of Life. The timing was perfect as I was pondering what to post about on my birthday (Yep, Pisces here.), and I had actually been toying with the idea of this type of post. I hope you find these short lessons useful, andContinue reading “33 Lessons in 33 Years”
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