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We can all create WOW’s by following a few simple rules… The WOWplace Rules

Create a WOW: Break the Myth (and Dangers) of Working 24/7

When was the last time you took a vacation – a REAL vacation, where you didn’t even think about work?  Or even took just a weekend… or a night off?  Working 24/7 (even just thinking about work 24/7) is not … Continue reading

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If It’s Easy & Convenient, It Gets Done

Have you ever noticed that although you start a task with every intention of completing it, if something unexpected occurs that prevents you from completing it right at that moment, it usually doesn’t happen for a long time – if ever.  … Continue reading

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What is your WOW?

What WOW “thing” are you known for? What would you like to be known for?  To make a difference in the lives of those around you, consistently (not just occasionally) do something special that creates WOWs for others. Think about … Continue reading

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Quick Reactions Can Be Good or Bad

Here’s a fun little post to let you have a quick break for a couple of minutes to take this fun (and revealing) test of your reaction times (click on the link below) and to get you thinking about your … Continue reading

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Stop the Epidemic!

There’s an epidemic going on: Take the WOWplace Challenge!  How do you create WOW experiences… How can you create more.  Post your ideas here. We’d love to hear from you!

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How WOW Is Your Welcome?

Visitors and new employees deserve to get a WOWplace welcome and be made to feel “at home.”

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Create a WOW: Tune Your Dial to WIIFY

When it comes to creating WOW experiences for others, instead of tuning our dial to WIIFM, let’s try a new “station” called WIIFY!  

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Does Your Body Language Say, “I Respect You?”

If you have ever watched the TV comedy, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” you know that Raymond’s wife, Debra, loves to call him an “Idiot” whenever he does something dumb.  Sometimes, his actions are SO dumb that she even rolls her eyes. … Continue reading

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Being Disrespected? Keep Your Eye On The Goal!

There are times in our lives, both at work and elsewhere, when we just aren’t receiving the respect we deserve.  An irate customer could be taking out their anger on us because we’re the only one available at the moment.  … Continue reading

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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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