Idea of the Month

Barbara’s Ideas of the Month.

These materials are offered on a non-exclusive basis. You may reprint them in your newsletter or repost them as long as you include the author’s copyright as well as the bio and contact information. When using an article in an electronic publication, include a link to Barbara’s website (www.barbaraglanz.com) and contact her via email so she can include it in her bibliography. If you use an article in print, send two hard copies of the magazine or newsletter to the author at:

Barbara Glanz Communications Inc.
6140 Midnight Pass Rd., #802
Sarasota, FL 34242

The Ideas:

• Adding a Personal Signature To Your Work
• Regular Lunch Meetings
• Decorate for the Holidays in Places Where It Surprises People
• Make a Family Fun Box
• Make a Thanksgiving Tree
• Create a Christmas Cheer Box for Someone
• Share and Learn from “Mis-Takes”
• Find Creative Ways to Appreciate People
• Appreciate your employees as Individuals
• Make Your Business Communications Meaningful & Inspiring 
• Share your Blessings with Others
• Create a “Just Because . . .” Committee
• Find Romantic Things to Do for Those You Love
• Do Special “Dad” Things 
• Share Vacation Time
• Get Involved in a Family Literacy Program
• Emphasize the Value of the WHOLE Employee
• Create a Human Level Database
• Family-oriented Employee Benefits
• Sponsor Community Seminars
• Go Out of your Way to Welcome New Employees
• Begin a “Kindness Campaign” 
• Make The Workplace A Community
• Tell Your Company’s Story
• Customize Rewards And Recognition
• Encourage Service To Others
• Give Gifts from your Heart and Personal Passion 
• Find Creative Ways to Exercise at Work
• Initiate a Program to “Celebrate the Mission’
• Share your work with your family.
• Make your Guests Feel Welcome
• Send an Anonymous Gift of Cheer
• Encourage Employees’ Special Interests
• Organizational Ideas To Blend Work And Family
• Encourage A Creative Environment
• Encourage Flexible Hours
• Help Your Children Have A Positive Attitude About Work.
• Quick Appreciation Ideas
• Blending Work And Spirit
• Encourage Personal Growth And Development
• Adding Enhancers
• Great Service Comes From The Heart
• Putting It All Together – The Importance Of Anchors
• Write A Song About A Company Hero Or Legend
• Customer Retention Strategies
• Think Especially About People At Life Marker Times 
• Every Customer Is A Gift
• Find Ways To Jazz Up Your Meetings
• Every Family Needs a Red Plate
• Encourage Creative Meetings
• Hire Some “Moms!”
• Remember the Two Levels of Every Interaction
• Talk to Employees
• Create an Atmosphere of Encouragement
• Create an Inclusive Team Environment
• 21 Ideas to Create a More Positive, Productive, and FUN Workplace!