Category Archives: The WOWplace Rules

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

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

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #9: Create a “Shareable” Joke

Tip #9: Create a “shareable” joke Poke fun at something in your workplace that allows you to have a laugh with customers. Have fun with the things you provide for your clients. If there’s a possibility of something being uncomfortable, … Continue reading

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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

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #7: Just Drop Off the Key, Lee

Tip #7: Just Drop Off the Key, Lee Give someone a nice weekend away at a great resort. Every once in a while we all need a short break away from everything… just for a day or two. It’s even … Continue reading

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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

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #5: Just Hop on the Bus, Gus

Tip #5: Just Hop on the Bus, Gus Pay for someone’s transportation to and from work for a month. Include parking & tolls! What a nice surprise to give someone who has to incur this cost every month, just to … Continue reading

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #4: Just Listen to Me

Tip #4: Just Listen to Me! Offer to train, coach or mentor someone. You have a lot of expertise that you probably take for granted. Figure out what you’re great at and offer to help someone else in that area. … Continue reading

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #3: You Don’t Need to be Coy, Roy

Tip #3 is: You Don’t Need to be Coy, Roy! Share someone’s accomplishments with their loved ones and let them participate in the kudos. Most of us have families that don’t really know what we do or how good we … Continue reading

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50 Ways to WOW Your Others – Tip #2: Make a New Plan, Stan

Continuing with our “Idea A Day” series, we come to… Tip #2: Make a New Plan, Stan! Help someone else achieve their dreams. Use your contacts, connections or specialized knowledge to help them accomplish a part of their plan they … Continue reading

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3 Tips for Creating WOW Customer Service Through Organized Systems!

How bad is it that our lawn service company came by recently and knocked on our door to “sell us their services” because our lawn was in such bad shape? First, it’s unreal that our lawn looks this bad. Second, it’s even … Continue reading

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