Category Archives: Rule #4: A WOWplace is Innovative, Creative & Fun!

Creativity, innovation and humor abound in the WOWplace!

Innovation – in a Miniature Wunderland!

Talk about innovation – take a look at this miniature wonderland… it’s so incredible, it attracts a million visitors per year:  

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“WOW” Customers – Don’t Assume!

I once ordered 1,000 business cards, requesting lamination on only one side because I like writing notes on the backs of business cards (don’t you?) – and you can’t write on a laminated card. The company from whom I ordered … Continue reading

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Holiday Travel Season is Here – WOW Packing Tips!

Holiday travel season is here and if you don’t want to sacrifice flexibility in your outfits or spend all your holiday money paying for checked luggage, take a look at a couple of great videos I saw about packing light. … Continue reading

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Keep a Laughter File!

I always advise people to keep a “Laughter” or “humor” file at work for when the stress builds up too much.  Laughter is a great way to release tension and take a quick break to calm down, think about what … Continue reading

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Is Your Team Having Fun?

Is your team having fun as you try to achieve your goals?  Are you?  When was the last time you set a fun goal (or added any kind of fun element to your serious goals)?  Just because people are having … 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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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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