Inspire ME Friday: Dee's Shining Moment

"Very inspiring message. I’ve had the pleasure of working with you for over ten years and I know I speak for myself and many, many others; we are incredibly proud of you and love watching your continued success! You are proof that referrals positively impact our company everyday."

Good Morning Folks,

Every Friday I share an internal communique from one of our esteemed employees. Last week Michael, currently a Business Operations Manager and the newly elected President of our Future Leaders Program had the microphone and blew us away. 

Today I introduce you to the "Joe Biden" of the Future Leaders Program, Demetrius, who is the proud Business Operations Manager at Young and Rubicam. And now direct from the heart and mind of the recently appointed Vice President of the Future Leaders Program, I turn it over to you, "Dee" .....

I write to you all today about leadership, and a few lessons that I carry with me daily. As a leader you must have self-confidence. You must know when to listen, when to talk and how to make quick decisions that will better the employee and client experience. There are different styles of leadership and you have to find the one that is right for you. The important thing is to be yourself and be comfortable leading. You have to be authentic in the way you engage with other people and the way you use your authority. People must learn to trust you. Understanding how you can have the most positive impact and influence on others is crucial. Most importantly, trust your instinct, and know you will always have support. 

I’m a big believer in the power of the subconscious to steer us to the right decisions. A good leader will put a lot of effort into building the right team around him or her. You need people you trust, who are on your side, who respectfully challenge you, who are honest with you, and whose judgment you respect. You need to be able to depend on their support when the going gets tough. This is how we pay it forward folks, it’s an ‘each one – teach one mentality’. It’s a differentiator and what makes us better that the rest (and trust me we ARE!).  

The FLP was established with the sole purpose of spotting talent and identifying those who have “it”.  The FLP is something that’s near and dear to my heart, and I thank Mitch for believing in and supporting this program as the great leader he is for all of us.  It is the very same program that put me in the position I’m in today. I was able to meet some amazing people and also acquire great skills in the process- I cannot wait to continue on growing and developing into a better leader every day. The (re) imagined FLP will be unmatched in our industry. As Shawn mentioned at our first Board meeting, this is our “shining moment."

Do you have “it”?  We believe you do!  It won’t easy and it will take lots of hard work and dedication. But, if you’re able to push through – you too can become like that kid from Queens who dreamt big, but achieved bigger. :) 

Adds a colleague, "You were one of the first people I met when I joined FSO in 2013. You took me around Y&R, told me about the transformations not only at Y&R, but your own transformations.. The growth you experienced at FSO- from 'humble' beginnings to your current status.  You're living proof that the FLP works for those who crave growth, and your message is proof that you possess the qualities of a strong leader."

Well, Dee, this is YOUR shinning moment. Demetrius continues to impress, shine and grow in his role with FSO. BRAVO SIR.. well done, well written and more. You are a credit to all the exciting programs, plans, actions and strategies taking place at FSO. We are grateful to have you.  

Have a great weekend and enjoy the first taste of spring whether admiring the Cherry Blossoms in DC or staring at the sidewalk to observe the last drop of snow melt and actually be smiling and happy to see litter and dirt again.

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"I didn't come here to be average." ~~ Michael Jordan

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FSO: Built For The Future

"The power of FSO has ALWAYS been our people and your belief in my vision. FSO, as a company will never be a follower. Look how we can innovate when we all share our collective intelligence, passion and belief in the outcome!"

Good Morning Folks,

I am so happy it is Daylight Savings Time!! Warm weather and melting snow.... Yay!!

We are continuing to build our infrastructure to ensure that we are Built for the Future. Sharon and the entire finance team have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get our profits and cash processes and procedures in place, sales has a new playbook. Tom and the IT Team have implemented Salesforce, created BlueSky to give our clients more flexibility and mobility into the insights of running their businesses, and are working on many other exciting technology solutions.

People Solutions led by Kim  and with great assistance from Missy, Chelsea, Shalaine, Ethan, Don, Lori, Eddie, Brittany, Travis, Sabrina, Shantelle, Dominique, are turning out great programs from Future Leaders to CHO Breakfast to "the Box"

As a growing company, it is important for us at HQ to hear all your questions, comments and concerns so that we can better support the field. With that being said, the People Solutions team are asking you to keep your suggestions coming! We don’t know what we need to fix or improve unless we open our ears and eyes to you – the field! So we created "The Box". There are two options allow you to either send in a suggestion with your name attached to it OR anonymously!**

We are constantly asking our employees (YOU) for your opinions and thoughts because we CARE and we want you to know you have a voice. We value and appreciate each and every one of our employee’s suggestions & you can help us to create the happiest place to work. We want you to talk to us and share with us - your thoughts, your successes, your worries, your dreams, etc. What training do need and want to make you more successful and make our clients feel that WOW! factor? 

We all too often get hung up on what is NOT working rather than what is; or those damn potholes that seem to never get fixed because we don't see the bigger picture. I have been humbled, proud and excited to see what the power of all of us brainstorming together has recently created.  

The FSO culture is our differentiator, and one that I am so proud of! As I travel the field it is so great to see and experience all of our awesome employees who truly demonstrate the FSO spirit of hard work, dedication, and loyalty with the skip, fire, twinkle, and smile that is expected. Great job and Thank You!

The power of FSO has ALWAYS been our people and your belief in my vision. FSO, as a company will never be a follower. Look how we can innovate when we all share our collective intelligence, passion and belief in the outcome! 

In case you missed it here are links to two important communications we released last week.

We have great stories in the February Newsletter featuring our profiles of our rising starts and account wins at Voya, Nixon Peabody (the 69th largest law firm in the United States) and the competitive displacement at Medimmune."  READ all about it HERE! 

Since the early 1990s, ceo profiles by Jeff Zbar in Advertising Age, Entrepreneur, Inc., Business Journal, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel are legendary, Jeff recently sat down with me for an extensive interview to discuss FSO's rapid growth and how we are driving towards a prosperous future with a personal, passionate and productive culture and a focus on creating jobs and career opportunities for the "hourly demographic" that others have left behind. READ all about it HERE!

As we enter this new and critical business week, lets remember to stay focused, united as a team and 100% positive that we will achieve success. If you believe it, you will achieve it! 

Have a GREAT DAY! 

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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 "None of us is as good as All of Us!"

~~ Ray Kroc 

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Inspire ME Friday: As The Snow Goes, March Comes In Like A Lion. Are You A Lion?

"An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat 

an army of lions led by a sheep"

Good Morning Folks,

It's freezing in New York City, but sunny and beautiful. I think that's it for the snow. Yay. 
Every Friday I share an internal communique from one of our esteemed employees. Today Michael, currently a Business Operations Manager and the newly elected President of our Future Leaders Program has the microphone. Michael over to you...

Greetings from the office of the President! Your newly appointed FLP President that is. I can't express how honored I feel to have been elected as the President of the Future Leaders Program. I am so committed that I am planning to redesign my office into an oval, have two American Flags behind my desk and my staff now wears all black with sunglasses and earpieces at all times. Any chance I can get an intern?? Joking, totally joking. My staff doesn't wear black. 

In all seriousness, when I stared with FSO almost three years ago, I never could have imagined being given the opportunity to help lead this great company of ours forward by providing training and mentoring to 86 of our best and brightest. How cool is that? What other company cares enough about it's employees to create a program that will allow it's employees to grow and advance? If that isn't enough, the program will also perform community outreach. 

We will use our talents to not only help FSO grow, but to help others as well. There is a board of ten highly motivated, Personal, Passionate, and Productive FLP members, myself included, that are tasked with running this program and will ensure that this program, and it's participants are a success. There is so much talent involved, I can't wait to get started. We are going to sweep across FSO Nation like a winter storm. Too soon? 

Well, we can all take comfort in the fact that it is now March and spring is on it's way. They say March comes in like a lion, which reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: 

"An army  of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lion led by a sheep" 

I have always believed that this means that a strong leader can make all of the difference. It elevates the significance of a leader and the impact he or she can have on a group. Are you a strong leader? Do you hold your daily huddles? Do you have the three P's? Do you own your client?   Start off March the right way and come in like a lion. Represent FSO with Confidence, Knowledge, Professionalism and Smiles and a Spark. Love your employees. Exceed your client's expectations.  Be fearless. As Franklin Roosevelt once said "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself" 

Be One Team, One FSO Family. In the words of George W Bush, "We will not waver, we will not falter, we will not fail".

Mike you are terrific. MAZEL TOV. And bravo. Perfect President. 

Be safe out there today. Have fun. Have a great day and a great weekend and enjoy the extra hour of warmth and daylight on Sunday.

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. 

If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough" 

-Oprah Winfrey

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Walter Thompson, Reavis & Pogue, Kabel Bw, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hayes, And Hudler, Hudson County Community College, Kddi Corporation, Kelley Drye & Warren Llp, King & Spalding Llp, Kirby Mcinerney Llp, Kirkland & Ellis Llp, Leaseweb Usa, Laughlin/constable, Inc, Latham Watkins, Legal Source Ls Llc, Leslie Digital Imaging Llc, Lexis-nexis, Linode Resources, Liquidnet Holdings, Lion Resources, Loeb & Troper, Cpa, Lombard Odier Asset Management, Los Angeles County Office Of Education, Loyola Marymount University, Macquarie Bank, Macquarie Holdings, Manufacturers And Traders Trust Company, Marriott International, Marsh, MasterCard, Mayer, Brown & Platt, Mcnc, Mckesson Technologies, Mdmb Law, Medex Pharmacy, Mediadata, Medimmune, Llc, Mellon Bank, Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center, Mercury Radio Arts, Merck And Co, Methodist Hospital Of Memphis,Miami University, Michaels Stores, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Micro Graphic Info Svcs, Microsoft Corp, Middle Country Public Library, Milbank - Milbank Tweed Hadley Mccloy, Ministry Of Education Computer Center, Miox Corporation, Montclair State University, Moody's Investors Service, Morgan Stanley Group, Moses & Singer Llp, Motorola, Mount Sinai School Of Medicine, Multiverse, Munsch Hardt Kopf Harr, Museum of the City of New York, Namesco Limited, Museum Of The City Of New York, Nassau County Board Of Cooperative Education Services, Nassau County Boces, National Board Of Medical Examiners, National Chiao Tung University, Navy Network Information Center, NBC Universal, Nbs, Nbty, Nco Group, Ncs Pearson, Neuberger Berman, New Jersey Institute Of Technology, New Mexico State University, New York City Public Schools, New York Power Authority, New York Public Library, New York University, Next Jump, Nomura International Plc, Northern Michigan University, Northern Ohio Educational Computer Association, Northwood University, Nyedc, Off Campus Telecommunications, Old Republic, Onewest Bank Fsb, Openband Multimedia, Llc, Ohiohealth Corporation, Orange, Orange County - Telecommunications Department, Orange Israel, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, Oshean, Oxford Networks, Paramount Pictures, Partners Healthcare System, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Llp, Pavlov Njencom Colo, Perfect Building Maintenance, Peter-paul_verduin Pfizer, Phonoscope, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro, Pitney Bowes Plc, Plum Creek Marketing, Pluk Pluk,  Plus One Health Management, Polaris Project, Polytechnic University, Powerspace & Services, Preferred Office Products, Privax Limited, Procter & Gamble, PwC (50 locations!); Queens Public Library, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges Llp, Qitx; R.r. Donnelley & Sons Company; r.sea; Readers Digest; Reed Smith Llp (PA); Regus Business Centers, Research In Motion; Revenue Assurance Test; Richards Kibbe & Orbe Llp; Robins, Kaplan, Miller, & Cire; Robert Bosch Gmbh, Robins, Kaplan, Miller, & Cire, Rockefeller Group Technology Solutions; Rothschild, Row 44; Royal Bank Of Canada; Rutgers University; Safra National Bank Of New York; Salesforce.com; San Diego City Schools; San Francisco Marriott Marquis; Santa Clara County Office Of Education; Sarah Lawrence College; Scholastic; Sfr; Sedwick Llp, Sharp Electronics Corporation; Shearman & Sterling; Sidley Austin Brown & Wood; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Llp; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Llp; Social Law Library; Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, Sify Limited, Smoothstone, Societe Generale; Socorro Independent School District; Softbank Bb Corp; Social Security Administration, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Soros Fund Management Llc, Spherion Corporation; src Federal Holding Company, Llc; Standard Motor Products; Starwood Hotels; State Of Minnesota , State Of Montana; Stinson Morrison Hecker Llp; Straub Clinic & Hospital; Sungard Availability Services Usa; Syracuse University; Systems Research And Applications Corp; Talktalk; Tadlock Law Firm Pllc, Target Corporation , Teco Energy; Tesoro; Companies; Texas Blending & Warehousing Corp; Texas Instruments; Texas Medical Center; The Chubb Corporation; The City Of New York; The Coca-cola Company; The Heritage Foundation; The Interpublic Group Of Companies; The Jnt Association; The Limited, The Metrohealth System; The Municipal Communications Utility Of The City O (Iowa); The New York Times Company; The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey, Tiaa-cref , Time; Toronto District School Board; Tower Group Companies; Trlg – Hq, Ttx Company; Turner Broadcasting System,  U.s. Bancorp; U.s. Bancorp, U.s. Center For Disease Control And Prevention; U.s. Environmental Protection Agency, Ungaretti & Harris, United Business Technologies, United Stationers Supply Co., University Of Arkansas, University Of Connecticut, University Of Dayton, University Of Florida, University Of Maryland, University Of New Mexico, University Of Notre Dame, University Of Texas At San Antonio, University Of Virginia, Urs Corporation, Us Department Of Defense Net, U.s. Environmental Protection Agency, United Nations, Varian Medical Systems, Viacom, Virgin, Virgin Media, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Univ, Virgo Penn Business Centers L, Viacom, Vivo, Virgin Media, Virginia Community College System, Volumedrive, W.w.grainger, Warrenville, Illinois, United States, Weill Cornell Medical College, Weitz & Luxenberg, Wellington Management Company, Llp, Wells Fargo & Company, West Corporation, West Publishing Corporation, White & Case Llp, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher, Widnes, Halton,, Wisdom Tree Investments, Inc., Workforce Software, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, X--ray Optical Systems, Inc., Xerox Corporation, Xerox Corporation, Xilinx Incorporated, Yamaguchi Cable Vision Co.,ltd, Yaquinto Printing, Yon Lew, Zuckerman Spaede

Mitch Weiner Interviewed By Insider Report: "Outsourced Services With Relentless Customer and Employee Engagement – and the Pursuit of Happiness"

This “forgotten demographic” is not forgotten or overlooked by me. In fact, I was who they are.”

Good Morning Folks,

Since the early 1990s, bylines, blogs, executive biographies and recurring columns by Jeff Zbar have been published published in scores of regional and national publications and websites, including Advertising Age, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Herman Miller’s JuggleZine, Florida Trend, Writer’s Digest, the South Florida Business Journal, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Jeff recently sat down with me for an extensive interview to discuss FSO's rapid growth and how we are driving towards a prosperous future with a personal, passionate and productive culture and a focus on creating jobs and career opportunities for the "hourly demographic" that others have left behind.

In the interview, I give Jeff my philosophy on the things that have made me successful having started and built three outsourcing companies, managing tens of thousands of employees in thousands of America's most recognized brands.

In the piece Jeff writes, "Once a David to corporate Goliath’s,Weiner’s promise to deliver personal, passionate and productive service has earned FSO the 24th spot on Crain’s Fast 50 list of the 50 fastest-growing privately held companies in the New York area and earned inclusion in the Inc. 500|5000 ranking of the fastest growing companies in the United States for three consecutive years.

Concludes Zbar, "Weiner’s made a career pulling these individuals, whom he calls his “Rising Stars,” from obscurity into the glow of personal success. Weiner will always be that guy in the space who cares enough to take care of the hourly employee from the middle manager down. Big companies are too big to care – to teach these employees, to embrace them, to help them create lasting careers.”

You can download and read the full interview HERE.

I very much appreciate this recognition and Jeff's taking the time to speak with customers and employees. He has accurately captured my business plan: Always improve the customer’s business – no matter what; always take care of our people, through better incentives, training and career pathing; and always deliver added value to the customer.

As the article makes clear, we've built and grown his business with an emphasis on people – the hardworking, dedicated employees who care about doing a great job for our clients. 

Know that I am personally invested and CARE about every person in our company. It is part of the personal touch that sets us a part in this industry and in business compared to most.

Believe in yourself, work hand and know that anything is possible and I will work as hard as you to ensure that all of your dreams come true.

You are all winners in my book. Shine on.

Have a GREAT Day and please send in the sun shine!

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

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Inspire ME Friday: Our First Print Edition of the Mitch Weiner Newsletter Is Hot Off The Press

"We have great stories in the February Newsletter featuring our account wins at Voya, Nixon Peabody (the 69th largest law firm in the United States) and the competitive displacement at Medimmune."

Good Morning,

As you read this, employees at FSO sites all over the country are picking up a major Friday dose of inspiration— the hot, fresh off the press inaugural edition of the Mitch Weiner Newsletter.

The Mitch Weiner newsletter showcases all facets of FSO success. FSO is committed exceeding our client’s expectations every day in every way. From, yours truly,  our Founder & Chief Happiness Officer, through our 2,000 onsite employees, our focus is on delivering an unmatched outsourcing experience.

We’ve built this incredible business to afford opportunities for each and every one of you to shine and grow personally and professionally. 

When I look at FSO today, I see hundreds of lives transformed... people with careers, not jobs. People thriving, not just surviving. 

We provide so much to our field employees. We guide, mentor, teach, support them. We show them they are important, show them they matter, show them we care. And it is our obligation and pleasure to assist you to reach your goals. 

Here you’ll read about folks just like you, that arrived with no special skills other than a desire to learn, work hard and grow. And their careers have accelerated beyond their wildest expectation .

We have great stories in the February Newsletter featuring our account wins at Voya, Nixon Peabody (the 69th largest law firm in the United States) and the competitive displacement at Medimmune.

You'll read about the Future Leaders Program, CHO Breakfast and Messenger and Clerical Internship programs. Three of our employees rapid rise through the ranks to fulfilling their wildest dreams are profiled. And FSO's most decorated concierge shares his white glove secrets.

You also meet the winners at our recent National Awards presentation and be able to browse job opportunities for you or someone you may know.

Read the newsletter here and note this and future editions will be accessible through the top right navigation right here on MitchWeiner.com

We want to hear your thoughts. What did you like? What can be improved? And what kind of news and inspiration did we omit that could make future editions more valuable to you,

It's been a rough cold winter but as you can see from the newsletter, in our heart's it's spring every day at FSO.

Have a GREAT weekend. Everybody!

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

Inspire ME Friday: Hospitality— The PERSONAL + PASSIONATE + PRODUCTIVE Way

"Being the Hospitality Manager allows me to get to use all three parts of the slogan on a daily basis. I get to be PERSONAL with both the client and site managers to really feel the pulse of FSO at the site and to hear what FSO can be doing at their sites to be more PRODUCTIVE and go above and beyond to impress the client on a daily basis."

Good Morning Folks,

My pick of the internal communiques for your weekly does of Friday inspiration comes from newly hired, yet deeply experienced, Hospitality Manager, Ethan. Here's Ethan:

Happy Friday! 

Ethan at your service

I have the pleasure of writing to you today about what my experience since I have joined FSO Nation a few months ago. 

When I first started at FSO I was excited for a new environment and a change of pace from the monogamy of working in hotels. As it is when you start a new job, you were sold on the company and the people that you met with but you can never be 100% sure of what you are actually walking into. After speaking with Mitch and the rest of the ELT and hearing their vision and expectations I knew right away that FSO would be a company that I would want to be a part of. They certainly haven’t disappointed yet! 

FSO, I quickly learned is a company across the nation full of vibrant, fast paced, passionate and friendly people who all went out of their individual ways to make me feel included in this giant family. Family, at the core, is what FSO really is and stands for. 

My best and consequentially my worst quality is that I care too much about family and friends. When my family and friends are happy I am able to rejoice with them and bask in the happiness but when they’re disappointed or unhappy I feel that disappointment or unhappiness as it is mine. I make it a personal mission to make sure that whatever is troubling that person I do whatever I can no matter what it takes, to go above and beyond to make sure that person when walking away from me is leaving with a smile on their face. 

Although FSO has only been in existence for 4 years, a lot of the people in this company have worked with each other at various locations or different companies over the years. 

Obviously the main connection between us all is our connection to Mitch. An undeniable fact is that Mitch cares for all of us and cares for the well being of FSO. Mitch literally eats, breaths and barely sleeps thinking about FSO and how we as a family can make FSO bigger than it already is. It is Mitch’s vision as the head of this family to keep us growing but it requires all of us, his family to see his vision as well and take it to all of the sites and have our clients feel it too.

One of FSO’s biggest phrases is PERSONAL + PASSIONATE + PRODUCTIVE. This simple slogan to me is at the heart of all the messages Mitch sends out to the company and one that I abide by the most when I am in the field. As the Hospitality Manager for FSO I have the privilege to go all over New York City and meet with both the teams and clients at the various accounts that we are situated at. 

Being the Hospitality Manager allows me to get to use all three parts of the slogan on a daily basis. I get to be PERSONAL with both the client and site managers to really feel the pulse of FSO at the site and to hear what FSO can be doing at their sites to be more PRODUCTIVE and go above and beyond to impress the client on a daily basis. After being with the company for close to four months now I have become PASSIONATE about what we are trying to accomplish as an organization and even more PASSIONATE about what the PS Team is doing and it allows me to get out and spread the news on what is going on within FSO. 

It is up to everyone in this family to help FSO become the biggest and best Outsourcing company  in the world!!! The only people that can hold us back is ourselves and if everyone comes to work and uses the PERSONAL + PASSIONATE + PRODUCTIVE mantra and the power of positive energy and focus then the sky is the limit for what we can achieve. Mitch has laid the yellow brick road, it is our job to follow it to success!!!

LET’S GO FSO USA!!!

Ethan, thanks for the wonderful message this morning and super glad you are with the FSO family.. love having you and your smile. Happy Friday to all of you.. and YES, it is a chilly weekend forecast ahead in New York but it warms my heart to be working with Ethan and all our FSO team who are cut from the same cloth.

Have a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Refreshing Weekend,

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer