Lately, the mood in New York has been bleak. But this Sunday was different. This Sunday was the NY City Marathon. Every year this proves to be an inspirational and engaging event for millions. This year was no different.
On Sunday morning, I jumped on a bus and rode to the farthest reaches of the city in preparation of my fifth running of the NYC marathon. With little training and some nagging recent injuries, I wasn't at all prepared for this undertaking. But I did know, that somehow, I would survive. Mainly because I knew the incredible energy created by the positive spirit of the 2 Million spectators would carry me and 40,000 other runners over the finish line.
I was speaking with another CEO after the race and the one thought we both had was how much easier our jobs would be if the positive attitude expressed to us from strangers along the sides of the road race was available to us in our business lives. Imagine how things would flow if residents, co workers, supervisors, spouses, and significant others where cheering for us everyday telling us "You can do it", "You got it" "Almost there", "Looking good!" "You're the Man!","You go girl!" "Make it happen!", "Great job".
My challenge to you is to make our organization like a marathon cheering session. Help your residents, co-workers, anyone you meet accomplish their goals of the day by just giving a few extra words of encouragement. Use the words above or add some of your own. But make it positive and Wow them.
In economic times like these, when we can't open the paper or watch the news without seeing more negative news, we need more positive motivation.
For this weeks Wow awards please be ready to discuss the positive encouragement you gave and received this week.
Thanks for Making It Happen!
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