An Example Of A Great Reminder System - 5/6/2008
Saying "thank you" to someone for a job well done or paying them a compliment energizes that person which, in turn, makes you a more effective team leader, supervisor or manager.

Don't Let A "Garbage Truck" Ruin Your Day - 4/29/2008
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around accumulating garbage in the form of frustration, anger, resentment and disappointment.

Life Is About Giving; Not Taking - 4/22/2008
Over the years, I've had a number of people tell me that life is a game of "give and take."

You Might As Well Embrace Change Because It's Going To Happen Anyway - 4/15/2008
It's truly amazing how many people resent even the smallest of changes.

An Example Of An Effective Manager - 4/8/2008
I have been reading the manuscript of your new book Instant Turnaround. The concept is so simple, yet it's amazing how most people do not understand it or have time for it.

Happiness Is A Journey, Not A Destination - 4/1/2008
The biggest lie on the planet is: When I get what I want, I'll be happy.

Many People Have Forgotten What It Takes To Have Fun - 3/25/2008
A number of studies have shown that many people are happier and more fulfilled in their offices than they are in their own homes.

Carrying A Grudge Is A Very Costly Activity - 3/18/2008
People who carry grudges don't seem to understand the high personal costs they suffer as a result.

Stop Thinking And Start Doing - 3/11/2008
Many of us tend to over-think things rather than do them.

Every Day Is Special, So Make Sure You Treat It That way - 3/4/2008
For over seven years Regina Brett was a columnist for the Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio. During that time she was diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer.

It's Never Too Late To Change - 2/26/2008
Early in 2007, Tom Coughlin, head coach of the New York Giants of the National Football League, was in danger of losing his job.

A Lesson In Happiness From The Happiest Places In The World - 2/19/2008
A recent issue of "The Wall Street Journal" reviewed a book titled "The Geography of Happiness."

Negative People Are A Luxury That Most Businesses Can't Afford - 2/12/2008
Negative people who make nasty comments to belittle or supress those around them are a tremendous drain on the productivity of a business.

The High Cost Of Poorly Trained Supervisors - 2/5/2008
In their book, The Invisible Employee, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton estimate the cost of employee turnover in America to be 1.7 trillion dollars annualy.

We Are Born To Be Kind - 1/29/2008
Recently I read a book titled The Power of Kindness by a world renownd transpersonal psychologist named Piero Ferrucci.

A Proven Formula For Success - 1/22/2008
While nearly everyone has an opinion on what it takes to achieve success, there are very few proven formulas. Thomas J. Watson, the founder of IBM offers us this one:

We Need To Give Failure More Respect: Success Can't Be Achieved Without It - 1/15/2008
One of life's more interesting paradoxes is this: Almost everyone wants to be a success while almost no one wants to fail. At the same time, it's the lessons we learn from our failures that pave the way to our successes.

As A Boss, You Can't Say Thank You Too Often - 1/8/2008
Some managers can be downright stingy when it comes to doling out "thank you's" to their employees for a job well done.

A New Year's Resolution We Can All Keep - 12/31/2007
While many New Year's resulutions such as losing weight, getting organized or expanding your horizons can be difficult to follow through on, here's one that isn't: be kind.

Why Not Make 2008 The Happiest Year Of Your Life? - 12/24/2007
If you want to make 2008 the happiest year of your life, all you need to do is to follow the advice of Og Mandino.

The Best Holiday Memories Are Created By The Things You Do, Not The Things You Buy - 12/18/2007
For a number of years, my wife conducted gift making workshops during early December. During these workships, she would poll the participants as to their most cherished holiday memories.

The Holiday Season Is A Great Time To Repair A Strained Relationship - 12/11/2007
With all the good will that gets passed around during the holiday season, it's the perfect time to repair any strained relationships you might have.

Managing By Wandering Around Sends All The Right Messages - 12/4/2007
Managing By Wandering Around, or MBWA, is the practice of putting a smile on your face and casually circulating among your employees for the sole purpose of visitng with them.

The Secret To Being An Effective Boss - 11/27/2007
The secret to being an effective boss is to recognize that people intentionally regulate the amount of effort they put into their jobs based upon how they feel they're being treated.

All Of Us Need To Count Our Blessings - 11/20/2007
Life comes at us fast and hard and can have its share of negative experiences such as losses, setbacks disappointments and unfulfilled dreams.

A Management Lesson From A Professional Football Coach - 11/13/2007
USA Today recently ran a feature article on the New York Giants professional team. During the past three years, the team had been characterized by in-fighting, bickering and losing. This year the team has come together and turned its fortunes completely around.

Surprise! Surprise! The Better Your Treat Employees, The Harder They'll Work - 11/6/2007
Research studies have shown over and over that when employees feel they're being treated well, all sorts of business success indicators improve.

Character Counts - 10/30/2007
Recently, I received an email with a list of quick and easy ways to show good character and make your corner of the planet a better place to be.

Sometimes You Have To Fake It Till You Feel It - 10/23/2007
We've all heard how happy people are healthier, live longer, do better in relationships and have a greater sense of well being.

Being Optimistic Will Add Years To Your Life - 10/16/2007
A recent article in Prevention magazine cited research conducted at Yale University which found that being optimistic in middle age increases your life span by 7.5 years.

Being Thankful Will Make You Happier And Healthier - 10/9/2007
A Recent issue of USA TODAY reviewed a book titled Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You.

No One Likes To Be Micromanaged - 10/2/2007
No one likes to be micromanaged--even the people doing the micromanaging.

The Power Of Kindness - 9/25/2007
When it comes to impacting people's lives, nothing is more powerful than kindness.

What Is It That Enables Some People To Persist? - 9/18/2007
Helen Gurley Brown once said, "The only thing that separates successful people from those that aren't is the willingness to work very, very hard."

The Power Of A Personal Letter - 9/11/2007
If your looking for a way to cheer someone up or brighten their day, try writing them a personal letter.

The Happiness Paradox - 9/4/2007
The interesting thing about happiness is that the harder you pursue it, the more it eludes you.

Executives And Managers Can Be Very Slow Learners - 8/28/2007
In 1927, three Harvard professors conducted research at a Western Electric plant in an attempt to find out what caused employee productivity.

Why Are Good Listeners So Popular? - 8/21/2007
It's because they care about the people they're listening to.

Are You Persistent Or Are You Stubborn? - 8/14/2007
Being persistent means to coninue steadfastly in some state, purpose or course of action, especially in spite of opposition or difficulty. Being stubborn is to be unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving; often perversely unyielding; bullheaded.

People Who Work With Friends Are More Productive - 8/7/2007
According to a recent issue of USA Today, more and more research is showing that people who have friends at work are far more productive.

Our Dreams Come True When We Have The Courage To Pursue Them - 7/31/2007
Why does it take courage to follow your dream? Because following your dream often requires that you stop following the crowd and chart your own direction.

Growing Your Base Of Influence - 7/24/2007
Some people attempt to gain influence by calling attention to themselves--things they've accomplished, places they've been, things they own, people they know and so forth.

Avoid Putting Down Another Person's Idea - 7/17/2007
Always keep in mind that when someone puts forth an idea, their ego is connected to it.

A Problem Solving Lesson From Successful Athletic Coaches - 7/10/2007
On thing that highly successful athletic coaches have in common is that they are able to keep people and problems separate.

Taking People For Granted Will Erode Your Base Of Influence - 7/3/2007
One habit that's all too easy to fall into is to treat people like light switches--turn them on or pay attention to them when you want thier help and then ignore them until you want their help again.

Taking Good Care Of Your Employees Is Good Business - 6/26/2007
One of the things that high performing companies have in common is they care about their employees--big time!

How To Turn Things Around In A Hurry - 6/19/2007
Do you manage a department, team or sales force where employees routinely underachieve?

Acts Of Kindness Are Never Wasted - 6/12/2007
Some people look at performing acts of kindness as the expenditure of time and effort to benefit someone else. In reality, the big winner for being kind is you.

We Can All Be An Inspiration To Others - 6/5/2007
Recently, USA Today celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. As part of the celebration, it published a list of the 25 people that the USA Today staff determined had inspired us the most during that same time period.

Take The Time To Brighten Someone's Day--You'll Be Glad You Did - 5/29/2007
If someone appears to be down, take the time to build them back up.