Tag Archives: motivational speaker Sandy Geroux

What I Wouldn’t Give…

Two years ago, one of my dearest friends in the world called me.  Her husband of 21 years had just suffered 3 strokes…  I flew to New Hampshire to be by her side because she was scared to death and … Continue reading

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Is Your Time Clock a Time Bomb?

Creating WOWs involves every aspect of communication with customers – and especially with employees.  In fact, one idea recently offered by an attendee at one of my programs dealt with communications at the time clock… the first formal communication location for … Continue reading

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Time Management: One-Size Does Not Fit All!

If you are frustrated by a lack of success with the “latest and greatest” time-savers, join the club! Every new gadget or program comes with incredibly convincing hype… and we fall for it!  Although we may need at least some … Continue reading

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Don’t Assume – Clarity Saves Time!

How much time is wasted by assuming that others have the same understanding we do?  I recently had a conversation with a young college student who wanted to change cell phone plans, but she first had to switch her friend … Continue reading

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Why are they lining up to work for him?

An executive at a large hospital will soon be heading up a new hospital within the same system.  Employees who work for the organization are lining up to go with him when he opens the doors.  He hears comments like, … 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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Save Time – Less Is More

Are you losing time by overwhelming your co-workers with too many choices?  Allow me to explain… Let’s say you need to set up a meeting for a group of people.  You don’t know when they’re available, so you need some options … Continue reading

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You Are In Control of Your Future

This is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve seen in a long time.  It’s 8 minutes or so, but well worth the time.  It just proves how much of a WOW you can create for yourself and everyone around … Continue reading

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I Don’t Want To Be A Squeaky Wheel!

I recently overheard a gentleman on an airplane reminding a colleague to call someone again, finishing his conversation with, “You know… the squeaky wheel and all.” We’ve all heard the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” (also known as, … Continue reading

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Never Assume When It comes to E-Mail

Have you ever sent an e-mail that wasn’t received? Or heard that someone replied to your e-mail, but you never received the reply? This ever-increasing occurrence can result in loss of credibility, lowered confidence and loss of business – not … Continue reading

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