Posts Tagged ‘Culture Transformation’

Dealing with Distractions in the Workplace

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
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The guy who sings Barry Manilow songs all day—badly.  The gal who shares every detail of her weekend for hours at a time.  The cubicle neighbor who can’t seem to find the volume knob—on her own big mouth.

They don’t mean to be annoying.  In most cases, they don’t even KNOW they are.  But the day-in and day-out effect of distractions from clueless coworkers can take a very real toll on your productivity, your concentration, and your state of mind.

What’s the best way to address this kind of workplace water torture? (more…)

TGIM e-Zine: June 8, 2009

Monday, June 8th, 2009

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Issue 29 Topics Include: READ NOW

  • Making Change Possible
  • Four Steps to Real Change
  • Thank God It’s Monday! is a New York Times Bestseller Two Weeks in a Row!

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The Twelve Golden Promises of a Kick-Butt Culture Change

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
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Looking to get your employees on board for a radical culture change? You can give them all the facts and figures in the world, but you won’t get the results you need until you secure some specific promises.

First let’s get each other on board. Raise your right hand and repeat after me:

1. I promise to have fun at work. I’ll take my work seriously but myself and the world around me lightly.

2. I promise to be unique, and make my uniqueness matter to the customer. (more…)

Great News…Thank God It’s Monday Just Hit Amazon’s #2 Overall

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

This is SUCH great news. My new book, Thank God It’s Monday, just hit #2 overall of all books on Amazon a few minutes ago and has been the #1 selling business book for two weeks in a row!

It also hit The Wall Street Journal list last week.

Why?

I think it’s because people are tired of not loving their work. With all the layoffs, those who are “left behind” with twice the work and half the friends are so disheartened and don’t know how to get their rhythm back.

Here’s a few tips on getting that “new job” feeling back… (more…)

TGIM e-Zine: May 18, 2009

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Welcome to the TGIM e-Zine!
Transform your team from “snooze-button hitters” to “rock-star performers” and create a buzz-worthy environment your clients will love.

Issue 26 Topics Include: READ NOW

  • Tales of the Clueless-Dealing with Distractions in the Workplace
  • Tips for Dealing with Distracting Behaviors
  • Thank God It’s Monday! is a #13 on the Wall Street Journal hardcover Bestseller List and #1 on the Amazon Business Bestseller List!

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