Archive for August, 2009
Happy at Work Action Day October 5th
It’s time to take work happiness to the next level.
Oh Yeah!
I’m talking about being so happy that our cheeks hurt from smiling too much.
I’m launching a new “day” of work happiness. I’m calling it “Happy At Work Action Day.” I can see some of you thinking – one day is not enough. I need 200 happy at work action days.
How about we start with one, try to make a change from there and then we can expand it.
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What Do You Think of These Videos?
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now - What do You Think of These Videos?)
I’m curious to know what you think of the videos that I have been posting on Work Happy Now. Are they valuable? Do they stink?
Please let me know in the comments section. If you want to remain anonymous then just leave the name “Tim” and your email address. Your email address will not be published.
Your opinion is really valuable to me so I appreciate any feedback you have to offer.
Wine Company is Buzzing about Work Happy Now
I love a forward thinking company. Artesano is definitely that. They are making honey (mead) wine from start to finish.
They make everything from scratch. They let the bees make the honey (Yes, they have their own bee farm in Vermont). They believe in high quality ingredients and excellent taste.
When I contacted Nichole, one of the owners, about helping them with their work happiness, I wasn’t sure what to expect. She was excited about the concept; I didn’t even have to do the hard sell.
We held the seminar on Sunday. Yes, I work on Sundays if that’s the best time for my client. Read their testimonial about my presentation – Karl Staib Presents His Work Happy Now Message.
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10 Part eCourse to a Happier and More Successful You
You probably have arrived at work on a Monday, sighed and trudged through your day. This is what a lot of us do because that’s what we’ve been taught. We torture ourselves so we can save enough money to be happy. Work doesn’t need to feel this way. When we work happy, work stops being a chore and becomes a pleasurable endeavor.
That’s why I created an eCourse that will help people build from their core strengths and optimize their working life. I created this course to help anyone, from a corporate employee to a self-employed entrepreneur. We all have basic needs. The only person who can fulfill your needs is you. It all comes from knowing what you need to make happiness a consistent reality.
I’ve heard hundreds of entrepreneurs complain about stress, motivation, and relationships. Interestingly enough, the same complaints come from corporate employees with a slightly different twist.
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Relax at Work
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now - Relax at Work)
Have you ever been in a stressful situation and wondered how you can relax with your work? Many of us try to push to get stuff done only to feel stressed out and exhausted. In this video, I explain how I relax with my work and how you can too.
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Netflix Company Culture – Freedom & Responsibility
Netflix believes in creating a culture that supports Freedom and Responsibility. They don’t promote to placate or keep people around out of loyalty. They know they have to make people happy and in order to do that they need to challenge and engage their employees.
Seven Aspects of Netflix Culture:
- Values are what we Value
- High Performance
- Freedom & Responsibility
- Context, not Control
- Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled
- Pay Top of the Market
- Promotions & Development
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27 Reasons You Are Lucky to Have a Job
There are times when you may not like your job. We’ve all been there.
During these tough times, we need to appreciate what we have. There are a lot of people out of work who wish that they had a job on which focus their energy.
I have a few friends who were laid off and they don’t know what to do with themselves. There are only so many hours each day that you can spend looking for a job.
So if you have a job, then take the time to enjoy what you have.
Dealing With Dread
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now - Dealing with Dread)
Dealing with dread is one of the hardest parts of working with a difficult project. Watch how I cope and use the dread to my advantage.
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The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Anxiety at Work
A few months ago I was walking into my company’s building and an unsettling feeling hit my stomach. I didn’t realize that I was feeling this way until right before I walked inside. How long was this feeling in me? Had I been ignoring it since last night or maybe all week?
For most of us, anxiety plays a daily role in our lives. We worry about project deadlines, co-worker relationships and what our boss thinks of us.
It’s natural, but very unsettling.
Most of you are probably thinking that I’m going to give you tips on how to relax and relieve stress.
Nope.
I’m not going to regurgitate some facts about taking breaks and drinking less coffee. All of you know the basics. You probably struggle with these techniques because your feelings have more control than your rational mind, which isn’t a bad thing. But you do need to create a balance between rational thinking and your feelings.
Value In Effort
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now – Value In Effort)
The value that you feel you are giving matters. That’s what this video discusses. I talk about connecting to your actions and how easy it is to stay motivated when you care.
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