Happiness, anyone?

When resources are tight that’s the time to get strategic.   I have a sign on my office wall that says

Focus on the important things.
Why are we doing this?  Is this the best way?

But the fact is we’re all working harder than ever, and some days it can really wear on you.   It’s part of a leader’s job to try and keep employees strong and focused and happy.  Keeping your morale up, and your co-workers engaged, comes in many flavors!  For example…

• Every Monday I post This Week’s Challenge from the NPR  Sunday puzzle  on our firm intranet.  It’s a contest – whoever gets the answer first gets a prize.  A small group of committed puzzle people compete every week.  It’s more fun for me when I don’t know the answer before posting it — because then I’m in the race too!
• A good friend of mine started a contest in his office.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays, their office becomes "The Opera," and everyone sings instead of speaking — even when they answer the phone!   The first person who fails to sing has to buy lunch.

What are you doing to stay happy?  How are you helping your co-workers to remain motivated?

Join the discussion!