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: The WOWplace Rules
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WOW Customer Service: You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a SECOND Impression!
We’ve all heard the saying that “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” However, in the world of customer service (and its important partner, sales), it’s often not about the first impression… it’s about the second, … Continue reading
WOW! Workplace “Fun” Trumps “Boring” Any Day!
Here is a cool little video demonstration of how different, unique and enjoyable we can make any occasion if we just add a little fun (notice that the musicians are all the same person wearing different vests – a great … Continue reading
