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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” ― Oprah Winfrey
We’ve made it to Friday! Whoohoo! But, celebrating a week well done is not so easy when you’re working at home, alone. Celebrate your accomplishments this week. Find ways to celebrate, virtually.
Good habits are worth being fanatical about.” ― John Irving
It’s almost the end of the week. It’s so easy become distracted, scattered and unmotivated. Maintain your virtual appointments. Sticking to your scheduled visits helps employees stay anchored in the weekly office rituals that keep the entire team on track, and moving in the same direction.
What will happen to us?” I asked. “There will always be us,” he answered.” ― Patti Smith
These are extraordinarily challenging times that have changed the way we experience everyday life, practically overnight. Now is a good time to reach out, individually, to employees and ask how they are doing. Ask how they are REALLY doing. Have resources handy if they truly need help and support.
Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Working remotely can be stressful and confusing for some. Do what you can to provide encouragement and support, especially if it’s a difficult transition to remote work for them. Empathize with their struggle and cheer them on!
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” ― Frank Zappa
It’s Monday and time to spark some impromptu interactions! Leaders have the responsibility to create “water cooler moments,” so get your team to jump on WebEx for a quick check-in – unplanned conversations between employees promote the flow of knowledge throughout the organization!
People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” ― Dale Carnegie
Provide opportunities for team members to interact socially in their remote environment – for example, ask everyone to participate in a non-work-related topic such as sports teams or movies.
