Cheryl A. Bachelder's Blog, page 12
February 23, 2015
In Honor Of My Favorite Boss
Looking back over the years, it is so easy to see why you were my favorite boss. But at the time, I didn’t have enough life experience to know just how special you were. Please accept this letter as my way of honoring you for the positive impact you made on my life.
These are the things that I remember:
Working For You Was Fun – I looked forward to coming to work. We worked hard, but we also laughed and enjoyed the day.
You Gave Me A Big Job – This was an opportunity to show you my best work. Y...
February 16, 2015
Your Motive Is Known
While touring restaurants in Chicago a few years ago, I met a restaurant manager who was doing a great job and doing it with great joy.It was obvious in everything she did that she was in this job for a reason.I asked her what she enjoyed most about her job and to no surprise she was ready with the answer.
She said, “This is the best job ever. In this job, I get to be a teacher, a parent, a social worker, a priest, a coach. This is a job where you get to touch lives and I love it.”
I wanted t...
February 9, 2015
Top 10 Things I Love About You
When I think of you, I wish that every employee in our company had your traits. I can only imagine what our business results would be if they did.
To celebrate the way that you contribute to each day, I have brought together this list of the Top 10 Things I Love about You:
You Do Not Whine Or Complain – You refuse to be a victim. Life is too short. When you encounter a problem, you help figure out how to solve it.
You Are A Continuous Learner– Every time we talk, you tell me about an experience...
January 9, 2014
Stay Put – Add Value
It’s January, and everyone is working on our New Year’s resolutions. We’re goal setting. We’re working out. We’re dieting. We’re planning new projects. We’re organizing our calendars.
In our work life, many of us have a goal this year to get promoted, change jobs, and perhaps join a bigger company. It’s part of our ambition to get ahead. Our desire is to be recognized for our contributions. Our feeling as though others are moving faster than we are.
Whatever the ambition in the back of your mi...
