Author Archives: Sandy

Reduce stress if your wallet is stolen

Reduce stress if your wallet is stolen! One of the nicest things you can do to create a WOWplace anywhere, whether at work or at home, is to share valuable information with others as you receive it. So, today it’s … Continue reading

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Never Assume When It comes to E-Mail

Have you ever sent an e-mail that wasn’t received? Or heard that someone replied to your e-mail, but you never received the reply? This ever-increasing occurrence can result in loss of credibility, lowered confidence and loss of business – not … Continue reading

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Telephone Tag Kills Time Management

Have you ever played a lengthy game of telephone tag? Of course you have! We’ve all been there and done that. Telephone tag is time-consuming enough when it’s necessary, but many times can it be completely avoided by following one … Continue reading

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What If I Try… And Fail?

Have you ever let the question, “What if I try, and fail?” stop you from attempting (or completing) a goal?  Instead of letting this question stop you, ask yourself instead, “What if I never try at all?” A young woman … Continue reading

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Humor Creates a Bond

Four friends and I were recently enjoying lunch at a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant in the Tampa, FL area when a woman approached our table.  She worked for the restaurant and was bussing the tables.  With a big smile on her … Continue reading

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There are no small positions – only small expectations

Creating WOW experiences at work can sometimes seem daunting.  In fact, have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m just a ‘peon’ here. No one will listen to me… what can I do?” Once we begin to expect more from ourselves (and … Continue reading

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Humor Eases Difficult Messages

Have you ever had to deliver a difficult message? Or a boring one? Remember that a little dose of humor may just be the “spoonful of honey that makes the medicine go down” and find a way to appropriately connect with others on another level… through their funny bone! Continue reading

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Human Duties Always Accompany Job Duties

Are you often so focused on that task at hand at work that you forget to be “human”? Remember, even though we have job duties to accomplish at work, we also have human duties that accompany our jobs.  Take a … Continue reading

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Talk About Encouragement!

We can create WOW experiences for co-workers and creatively and meaningfully encourage them to achieve their dreams by “Acting as if” they’ve already accomplished them.
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“Backing Off” Does Not Equal “Backing Down”

Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve had sleepless nights, excessive worry, agitation, and fear – all due to someone’s (another person’s or your own) need to win at all costs? Continue reading

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