Author Archives: Sandy

A WOWplace is Warm and Inviting

I recently visited a Chick-Fil-A restaurant and was quite surprised when I entered the dining room.  Here is what I saw – in a fast food restaurant! The dining room was warm and inviting. There were even fresh flowers (NOT … Continue reading

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Proving Your Value Can Save Your Job!

I just heard a great story from a friend and wanted to share the lessons learned, especially in this economy where we all need to prove our value and hold onto our jobs. Many years ago, this friend (who is … Continue reading

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A WOWplace is a Healthy Place

With cold and flu season firmly here, one of the ways to help turn your workplace into a WOWplace is to keep yourself healthy… and help your co-workers stay that way. My husband and I have been traveling a lot … Continue reading

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Employee Collaboration & Engagement Can Be Improved With Social Technologies

Employee collaboration is a crucial element in creating a WOWplace. Many experts believe that employees’ tacit knowledge (knowledge that exists only in their minds, and not written or shared anywhere else) is a major source of competitive advantage in the … Continue reading

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Stress Relief From a Dog!

Part of being effective at work or at home means taking small, quick mental breaks during the day to alleviate stress and inject a little humor and enjoyment into your day.  Whether laughing with co-workers, laughing at yourself, getting a quick … Continue reading

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Create a Lifesaving WOW

The following video is an incredible help for anyone who is in a position to help someone suffering from a cardiac event.  You don’t need to be licensed in CPR to do this – and no mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is needed.  … Continue reading

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Beauty Is All Around Us – Look For It!

Sometimes we can create a WOW in our lives just by watching something beautiful that reminds us of just how incredible the world around us is.  It inspires us, gives us hope, and reminds us that beauty is all around … Continue reading

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Create an Impossible WOW

Even though we know it’s impossible to fly without support, I would have thought this type of illusion was also impossible… but apparently it’s not.  The lesson here is to believe in the power of the human spirit and in our … Continue reading

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What to Do When You’re Being Disrespected

What do you do when you’re being disrespected at work, at home, or in any other situation?  Whether it’s an occasional occurrence or a frequent one, it doesn’t feel good when it’s happening and it’s tough to keep your emotions … Continue reading

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WOW Creativity: Radio Flyer “Car” Turns Heads!

This video helps us remember that adding a little fun to everything we do makes a WOW impression on everyone around us, whether we’re at home, work, or play.  I hope it brightens your day to see how this couple … Continue reading

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