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Today I Am Grateful For: Electricity

On October 27, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

We have been without power for approximately 24 hours…it is now back on!!  When the power is out for that long one realizes how much we depend on it.  Candles are nice for atmosphere, but for actually providing good light to see or do anything by…well, they leave a lot to be desired.   We had to keep the refrigerator shut.  The gas furnace needs electricity to ignite the pilot and for the thermostat.  Our gas stove still worked, but we had to light the burners with a match.  No T.V..  No radio.  And worst yet, no internet…

Very grateful to have our electricity back and hoping that everybody has there’s back soon.

What are you grateful for?  Let us know, click on “leave a comment”

PS – what do people do in the middle of winter when the power is off?  How do you prevent the pipes in your house from bursting?

Today I Am Grateful For: Imagination

On October 25, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

How boring would this world be if we did not have imagination?  How limited would our opportunities be if we couldn’t dream?  I am grateful for the fact that we have an imagination – one that can inspire us or grant us a few moments of escape.  I am grateful that others can share there imagination with me and I’m better for that sharing.

Dream big…

What are you grateful for today?  Click on “Leave a comment” below and tell us.

What lies beneath the pretty package?

On October 22, 2010

In Employee Motivation, Uncategorized

View this commercial that was produced by Dove back in 2006.

http://www.digital-karma.org/society-and-culture/no-wonder-our-perception-beauty-distorted

Watching this got me to thinking about some of what we do with our communication campaigns for incentives.  Are we indulging ourselves in a similar process where we “pretty up” what would be a pretty bland plan?  Do we in effect create a false sense of reality if we do this?  Do we “photoshop” our way to making something look different than what it really is?

I hope not.

But I wonder…if someone where to look at how we promote some plans, would they say, “wait a minute – that’s not what it really looks like.”

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Today I Am Grateful For: Sunshine

On October 22, 2010

In Employee Motivation, Uncategorized

It is mid October and we are having fantastic weather here in Minnesota.  I am very grateful for that as it appears that it is about to end.  This gratefulness reminds me that I need to get outside and enjoy today as much as I can…see you later, I’m going for a walk.

Let us know what you are thankful for in the “leave a comment” section below…

Today I Am Grateful For: Opportunity

On October 20, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

The real motivator for me has always been the opportunity that exists out “there.”  In other words, the possibility of what could be.  Regardless of where or what or who, I am always intrigued and moved by what might be.  I know that today can always be better than yesterday.

Share what your thankful for – click on “leave a comment” below – we’d love to hear from you.

Today I Am Grateful For: Superhero Stories

On October 19, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

Every night my four year old asks me to tell him a superhero story.  Most nights I oblige and make up something about Batman, Superman, Ironman, or any other number of superheros.   He doesn’t ask his mom for this or the Au Pair.  It is our special connection.

What are you grateful for today? Click on “Leave a comment” below and let us know.

Today I Am Grateful For: for having a healthy family

On October 18, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

When things are going good, we often we forget the little things in life (which aren’t so little).  For instance health – we rarely appreciate it until we or someone close to us is sick.  I have had too many friends lately have to go through major illnesses.  I am very grateful that the worst thing that we’ve had in our family is a lingering cold…if that is all we need to put up with, I consider ourselves to be very fortunate.

What are you grateful for?  Post in “Leave a Comment” below!

Today I Am Grateful For: Having a wonderful new Au Pair

On October 16, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

Our new Au Pair arrived yesterday and already we grateful!  She is smiling, eager, and excited to be here.  We are looking forward to wonderful year.

Survivor: Corporate America edition – Guest blog by Paul Schoening

On October 15, 2010

In Communications, Employee Motivation, Incentive Compensation, Uncategorized

Survivor “Damn Lucky”

Counter-intuitively, organizations tend to find difficulty prioritizing their employee engagement efforts during challenging environments. In fact, during this recession many have executed a status quo strategy, which communicates to their single greatest resource that you are “damn lucky to still be here”. Take a moment to think about this – has this been your organizations approach to engagement?

Therein lies the issue! If we tell our recession survivors they’re lucky to have a job and yet we label them our greatest remaining resource, we are sending mixed messages.

My Story

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Today I’m Grateful For: Being born in America

On October 15, 2010

In Gratitude, Uncategorized

So much of life is based on circumstance…  I am very grateful for being an American and having all the possibilities that that offers.  We often take it for granted the freedoms and privileges that we have.  I got to have  a meeting with a U.S. Senator yesterday to talk about higher education and hopefully help shape some laws that are being introduced.   What a great opportunity.

What are you grateful for today?  Let us know by clicking on “Leave a Comment” below.

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