Want people to connect meaningfully at work?Try one of these. 1. Have everyone wear name tags for a day or week. If you already do then enhance then nametags with a number 2 below.2. Add a conversation spark: a question everyone replies to that can start a different conversation which in turn will grow relationships.3. … Read more
Tell me what’s disconnected about this ‘About Us’ page [from a local retailer]:“Got something to say? Give us a shout any time of day at info@xxxxxxxx.com.Wanna visit us IRL? Come on by:{local street address}City, State, zip codeOur hours are:Monday-Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-5.We even have a landline:xxx-xxx-xxxxHave a question regarding your online order? Pretty, pretty please … Read more
Connection is a mouthpiece. Of who we are, who we have been, who we want to be. How are you using your mouthpiece to power how you feel connected in the world? As I got into my office after traveling for 3 weeks, I considered the trombone. The one that’s in my office, that has … Read more
If course it is! It’s always something because there’s always something you can do to connect. With yourself. With other humans. With the Earth. With your neighbor. With your community. With your soul. So, if you’ve ever heard or ever uttered, “It’s always something,” …. If you’ve ever heard or uttered, “You never know,”…. …today’s … Read more
Showing appreciation matters to creating and building meaningful connection. It can make up jump for joy – and a lack can sideline enthusiasm and engagement. Yes, sincere compliments are a wise practice in expressing appreciation. AND as I was sifting and deleting emails today, I came across the list below. A former favorite CEO client … Read more
A good portion of Sunday last weekend was invested in roadside clean up – the Adopt a Highway Program is active in Montana, where I live, and I’ve long wanted to participate in the effort. Citizens getting involved, to support the work of part of our social fabric (road systems) as we know it boosts … Read more
If you want to be connected, if you want to feel connected, then you get to make the first move. It’s simple: 1. Smile 2. Wave 3. Open or hold the door 4. Invite someone else to go ahead of you 5. Express gratitude and appreciation to someone else 6. Give someone a compliment that’s … Read more
It just hit me this morning:One reason that burnout is prevalent and persistent is the incorrect focus of PASSION before PURPOSE. Here’s an example.I work a good deal with the remarkable IDD/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities world leaders.They’re continually battling and trying to reduce burnout within their teams. They do a LOT of deeply good work, … Read more
“Hey, Ginger It’s nice to hear from you. Your session was definitely a highlight! Making CONNECTIONS with others who do the same job was AWESOME! And for the record, at the last breakfast, eating with new people, someone broke the ice asking What’s your zen?!” This is part of a message stream in LinkedIn with … Read more
Last week I was working with a manager + director cohorts and we focused on Willingness. The Connector’s Mindset, POW, includes Willingness. It’s the W in POW – Positive Objective Willing – that helps us set our mind and go about the business of being a better human. Since warm up’s are good for mental … Read more