IMAGINE if everyone in your workplace created WOW experiences for each other and for customers!
Motivational speaker Sandy Geroux has spent 18 years studying what makes people say WOW when it comes to their interactions with others. She has put that knowledge into her inspiring keynotes, breakouts, training sessions and books - and into this blog! - to help you “Turn Your Workplace Into a WOWplace" Subscribe below to start receiving Sandy's posts and get WOW ideas you can use immediately to create and inspire WOW experiences at work and at home.
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Category Archives: Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human… Not Humanoid!
50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #19: Show you care about people’s feelings – not just their job performance
Tip #19: Show you care about people’s feelings – not just their job performance Have a gift sent to someone who’s having a tough day. Have the gift sent that day… or bring it back with you from lunch and put it … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Leadership/Employee Engagement, Podcast: 50 Ways to WOW Your Others, Rule #2: A WOWplace is Respectful, Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human... Not Humanoid!
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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #10: Call Someone “Out of the Blue”
Tip #10: Call Someone “Out of the Blue” Call someone you haven’t talked to in a long time… just to tell them you’re thinking of them or that you miss them. It can make all the difference in the world … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Fun Life Observations/Motivation, Podcast: 50 Ways to WOW Your Others, Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human... Not Humanoid!, Rule #5: A WOWplace is Rewarding
Tagged creating wow experiences, encouragement, leadership, motivational leadership speaker Sandy Geroux, WOW tips, WOWplace
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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #8: And Get Yourself Free!
Tip #8: And Get Yourself Free! Volunteer to help someone for free; arrange opportunities for others to do so, as well. It doesn’t matter if you help someone you know, or a total stranger. Perform a volunteer project either individually or … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership/Employee Engagement, Podcast: 50 Ways to WOW Your Others, Rule #2: A WOWplace is Respectful, Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human... Not Humanoid!
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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #6: You Don’t Need to Discuss Much
Tip #6: You Don’t Need to Discuss Much Hold back a biting comment or excessive criticism. If it doesn’t need to be said, refrain from saying anything else to make it worse. If someone has made a mistake, they are … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Customer Service, Leadership/Employee Engagement, Podcast: 50 Ways to WOW Your Others, Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human... Not Humanoid!
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Are Your Salespeople “Practicing” on Your Prospects?
One of the things we stress for anyone who wants to create a WOWplace is giving people the proper tools and training to succeed at the highest level in their jobs. This is true for every position throughout the company, but probably the … Continue reading
7 Ways to Show Respect – by GOING FIRST
When it comes to respect, I have two words for you: GO FIRST We all want to be shown respect; it’s a natural human condition. However, too often when we hear about respect (or a lack thereof), it’s because someone is … Continue reading
Gratitude Begins in the Home (Office)
As we gather around the dinner table at this time of Thanksgiving, it is customary for family members to take turns describing what we’re most grateful for. We thank friends and loved ones for their love and support throughout the year. … Continue reading
Respect… the Results Are In and Active Engagement is the Winner!
I recently did a quick survey in which I asked people to identify the subtle signs that others respect or disrespect them. The results, in terms of the signs of disrespect, are summarized below: As you can see, the biggest form … Continue reading
You’ve Mastered Active Listening… Now Practice Flexible Listening
Active listening is one of the best techniques we can use to communicate well with others and avoid misunderstandings. The principles of active listening include the following: 1. Truly pay attention to the speaker. Don’t let your mind or attention … Continue reading
5 Things Leaders Need to Know That Your People Won’t Tell You
Being an inspiring leader is all about building and nurturing strong relationships. But what you don’t know CAN hurt you. And often, the higher you go as a leader, the less likely you are to hear the “hard truths” from … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership/Employee Engagement, Rule #1: A WOWplace is Safe, Rule #2: A WOWplace is Respectful, Rule #3: A WOWplace is Human... Not Humanoid!
Tagged Be human, creating wow experiences, Employee engagement, employee motivation, leadership, motivational speaker Sandy Geroux, WOW tips, WOWplace
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