I love this StoryCorps piece. An assisted living facility abruptly shuts down, and two employees remain behind to take care of 16 residents who would have never survived without round-the-clock care. Just incredible. It speaks to me about courage … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 16: Show Up To Your Damn Job On Time
Posted on November 20, 2014 // 3 Comments
In Episode 16 of Happywork TV, I present the next commitment in my work code of conduct called "The Happywork Agreement." This one is made by employees to their employers. It goes like this: "I will show up to work on time, or will communicate … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 15: Your Job is Not a Right, So Stop Acting Like It Is
Posted on November 20, 2014 // 4 Comments
In Episode 15 of Happywork TV, I present the next commitment in my work code of conduct called "The Happywork Agreement." This one is made by employees to their employers. It goes like this: "I understand my job is not a right, nor a … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 14: Owners May Be More Enthusiastic About The Business Than Employees
Posted on November 16, 2014 // 1 Comment
LOL HIT "PLAY" ON MY FOREHEAD! In Episode 14 of Happywork TV, I introduce the next commitment contained in the work code of conduct I've created called "The Happywork Agreement." (which is in the book! The Agreement itself was where the whole idea … [Read more]
I Heart Kenny Wallace!
Posted on November 14, 2014 // Leave a Comment
I started reading and could not put it down Kris ....... “@KrisJohnson_NI: @ChrisReimer will check it out pic.twitter.com/ZfThyQ6DkK— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) November 14, 2014 … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 13: Employers May Have Skillsets That Employees Do Not
Posted on November 14, 2014 // 1 Comment
In Episode 13 of Happywork TV, I introduce yet another commitment contained in the work code of conduct I've created called "The Happywork Agreement." (which is in the book!) Here it is: "I will remember that I may possess certain skillsets that … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 12: Owners, Take Your Arguments Behind Closed Doors
Posted on November 11, 2014 // 1 Comment
In Episode 12 of Happywork TV, I introduce yet another commitment contained in the work code of conduct I've created called "The Happywork Agreement." (which is in the book!) Here it is: "I promise to take arguments between owners, or between … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 11: Don’t Keep Dead Weight Around
Posted on November 10, 2014 // 1 Comment
In Episode 11 of Happywork TV, I introduce the next commitment in my work code of conduct, "The Happywork Agreement." Here it is: "I will not keep dead weight around ... One should not have to pick up the slack for underperforming employees ... … [Read more]
Happywork TV Episode 10: Hire People Smarter Than You
Posted on November 6, 2014 // 1 Comment
In Episode 10 of Happywork TV, I discuss commitment 8 in the list of 46 commitments in my book Happywork. Here it is: I implore you, Mr. Manager and Miss Owner, to hire people smarter than you! As I say in the video, it's the sign of a great owner … [Read more]