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Five
FAV

“My Fav Five for our spring edition
is geared toward improving your
work environment. I have the best BRAINSTORMING
staff in the county, but I can always
make it more enjoyable for all of us. Brainstorming challenges all
employees to think on their feet, to
Without a great team your business 3 be involved in the project and to be
will not be successful. Keeping your proactive. Building on each other’s
employees engaged and happy will show every ideas are by what method the finest
day when you walk in the door. Start these plans become reality. Quantity is
today and see improvement tomorrow.” what counts. And remember, there
are no dumb ideas, so no criticism.
— Karen MOTIVATION

1 your mind and then jump back into it. 4 I’ve heard it said that “the more motivated
KICK ASS ROUTINE

Begin every day with “Intention.” Know
the employees are, the more empowered the
where you want to be at the end of the
team is.” I truly believe this statement.
day and do it! Prep before you begin
Happy and motivated employees will
working and your day will go smoother.
appreciate their workplace and will give
Take a couple breaks during the day to get
them the drive to accomplish their goals.
up and get away from your desk. Clear
Motivation must come daily to be successful.

TEAM BUILDING
2 Don’t wait for someone to offer you 5 Team building celebrates your employees for doing a
MORE TRAINING

great job. Team building eases conflicts or stress and
more training in your job, find it and
can improve communication. It will build trust,
request it. It will build your confidence
support and promote bonding between staff. Types
and keep you on the cutting edge of your
of team builders include social events, outdoor
industry. As an employer it’s not only a
activities, changes to the workplace or participating
positive benefit for the employee but also
a great investment in the company.

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