==> Inspire ME Friday: Everybody Leads

“Everyone leads” means that every person, from the bottom to the top, is empowered to do what’s right for the customer, and encouraged to think and act like an owner. "

Good Morning Folks,

To cap off an exciting week-long celebration looking back at some of our inspirational growth on MitchWeiner.com during the past 24 months, I have chosen to end with an inspirational message called "Everybody Leads." It's one I shared last summer on my LinkedIn Influencer series that's gotten widespread attention and accolades. 

No wonder, it was penned by one of FSO's star Manager, Alex V who runs the consistently number one Chicago performing operation at PwC, who also shared FSO's 2014 Stanley Cup Award with PwC Florham Park as FSO's top performing operations nationwide. Alex... over to you....

Everybody Leads 

"We live and work in difficult times. Today, change is everywhere, competition is fierce, and windows of opportunity slam shut before they’re even fully open. 

In times like these, the burden of leadership feels heavier every day – but it doesn’t have to be that way. No burden is heavy if everyone lifts. Imagine if, regardless if it’s a small 2-3 person FSO team, a large FSO site, an FSO region or FSO as a whole where everyone not only lifts as one, but also leads, learns, grows, wins and celebrates as one. 

In FSO, there is no such thing as an unimportant person, role, task or idea. When we roll out of bed each morning, we go to work knowing that, regardless of our title, we are not only needed, but appreciated.

“Everyone leads” means that every person, from the bottom to the top, is empowered to do what’s right for the customer, and encouraged to think and act like an owner. Here, leadership is action not position. Mitch’s mission is everyone’s mission, and any obstacle is considered everyone’s obstacles. “It’s not my job” is one phrase that is seldom heard. Everyone ensures that his or her team is charged up, in touch with the big picture, and willing and able to lead. 

In FSO, no one is to blame, but everyone is accountable. No one points fingers, but everyone lends a hand. No one takes credit, but everyone freely gives it away. 

If all this sounds like a smart way to run an organization, it is. 

As Robert Townsend once wrote, “If people are coming to work excited… if they know they’re making a difference… if they’re making mistakes freely and fearlessly… if they’re having fun… if they’re concentrating on getting things done rather than just preparing reports – then somewhere (perhaps everywhere) you have leaders.” 

YOU are a leader! Lead! 

In Chicago, to keep our team motivated, we always end our daily huddle with a motivational quote. Today’s quote is.. 

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”

In yesterday's post I cited another employee who put promise to practice acting on Alex's explanation of what true leadership is (“Everyone leads” means that every person, from the bottom to the top, is empowered to do what’s right for the customer, and encouraged to think and act like an owner.). That's exacty what our employee did that we discussed in yesterday's post, taking initiative to find new, better and less expensive ways of doing things for the customer to win.

You don't "manage" people, Alex. You Lead and Inspire! We're so proud of the FSO Chicago Team and their Leader, Alex!

Have a GREAT WEEKEND as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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“Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.”
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==> Inspire ME Friday: 10 Things That Likable People Do Consistently

"Work on maintaining a positive attitude at work and in life. Make an effort to look for opportunities and solutions instead of barriers and problems. Whatever the situation, focus on what can be done."

Good Morning Folks, 

On some level, most of us want to be liked. Even if you work to maintain an appropriate distance from your team or employees, the more that people like you and want to emulate you, the more engaged they will be as team members. The best leaders are those who are genuinely liked.

Here are 10 things that likable people consistently do. None of them will compromise your credibility or authority as a leader--so give them a try and see what happens.

1. Listen without interrupting.

On some level, most of us want to be liked. Even if you work to maintain an appropriate distance from your team or employees, the more that people like you and want to emulate you, the more engaged they will be as team members. The best leaders are those who are genuinely liked.

Here are 10 things that likable people consistently do. None of them will compromise your credibility or authority as a leader--so give them a try and see what happens.

Become a great listener. That means no butting in, no rushing along, no asking questions until the speaker is done. Listen not to frame your own rebuttal but rather to genuinely understand.

2. Smile without smirking.

Smiling and warmth make others around you feel good. It seems simplistic, but smiling is a lost skill of sorts. Master it and you'll stand out.

3. Speak without dictating.

Speak and share your thoughts and ideas, but treat such conversations as a two-way street. Your voice and your wisdom have value, but set them forth in a way that respects the voice and wisdom of others in true dialogue.

4. Give without receiving.

As the adage says, we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give. Don't keep score; give with a genuine heart, because it makes you happy.

5. Enjoy without complaining.

Enjoy and be grateful for all that you have. It is gratitude that gives us the best reasons not to complain.

6. Trust without wavering.

Trust, someone once said, is like an eraser--it gets smaller and smaller every time you have to use it. When we can offer others our sincere word and they know they can trust us, that's no small thing. Consistently doing what you've said you would do, and not doing what you've said you won't do, earns you a huge amount of trust.

7. Promise without forgetting.

People with good intentions make promises; people with great character keep them. Keeping promises should be your highest priority--because when you give your word, there is no room to forget. Keep your promises.

8. Forgive without punishing.

I believe there are two kinds of forgiveness: the kind that also gives the other person a chance, and the kind that forgives but still compels you to move on without that person. Either should be used wisely, and neither should be about punishment. The healthy way to forgive is whatever works best for you without punishing the other person.

9. Be honest without deceiving.

The people we like the best are those who are honest, who follow their convictions and speak their truth. We like people who act on their beliefs. They may not always win, but you know what they stand for.

10. Be positive without reservation.

Negative, angry people drag down everyone around them. Work on maintaining a positive attitude at work and in life. Make an effort to look for opportunities and solutions instead of barriers and problems. Whatever the situation, focus on what can be done.

What about you? When was the last time you interacted with a truly likable person? (Or the last time you made someone instantly like you?) What was said? What was done?

Life is short so never regret anything that made you smile!

Have a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Refreshing Weekend,

Love Life! Mitchell D. Weiner Chief Happiness Officer   ..................................................................... ""If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." .....................................................................

** Originally published in INC by Lolly Daskal, President and CEO of Lead From Within, a global consultancy that specializes in leadership and entrepreneurial development. Daskal's programs galvanize clients into achieving their best, helping them accelerate and deliver on their professional goals and business objectives. Trust Across America has identified Daskal as a Top 100 Thought Leader in Trustworthy Business Behavior. 

Inspire ME Friday: Happiness At Work

"Happiness at work doesn't come from raises, bonuses or perks. It comes from two things: Results and Relationships, i.e.. doing great work together with great people."

Good Morning Folks,

If nothing makes you happier than making other people happy, then today's post from Happiness Conference and Keynote organizer, WooHoo, is for you.

It's simple: happy companies make more money.

This means that happiness at work is no longer a luxury. It's an absolute necessity for any organization that wants to be competitive and successful.

==> Happiness at work

Here are the top 10 things you should know about happiness at work.

Studies show that happiness at work may be the most important success factor for a modern workplace and that happy companies make more money!

Happiness at work is one of the 3 most important sources of happiness in life.

Happiness at work is the best antidote to stress. Stress doesn't necessarily come from working too much but from feeling bad while you work.

Increasing employee happiness dramatically reduces absenteeism and employee turnover.'

In all the world, only the Scandinavian languages have a word for happiness at work. In Danish the word is arbejdsglaede.

Your happiness at work is your responsibility. Not your boss's, not your co-workers' and not society's. Yours.

Your boss and your workplace are responsible for creating a setting where it's easy to be happy at work.

Happiness at work doesn't come from the organization's policies, strategies, plans or values

It comes from the things that you and I do here and now.

Happiness at work doesn't come from raises, bonuses or perks. It comes from two things: Results and Relationships, i.e. doing great work together with great people.

Happiness at work doesn't just happen. It takes a focused effort from management and employees together.

Have a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Refreshing Weekend,

Love Life! Mitchell D. Weiner Chief Happiness Officer   ........................................................................................................................... "Now is no time to think of what you do not have.  Think of what you can do with what there is." - Ernest Hemingway  ........................................................................................................................

Inspire ME Friday: Actor James Franco Worked His Way Up From a Mc Donald's Kitchen; We Have A Better Idea For You

The FASTEST growing on-site outsourcing company is ALWAYS looking for the BEST talent across the (re)IMAGINation, FSO|USA! 

Good Morning Folks,

Before stardom, James Franco was just a fast-food employee eating fries straight from the hopper. He was, as I was once, a member of the infamous "forgotten demographic" that I have dedicated my life to creating opportunities for.

This story by James Franco in the Washington Post is maybe the strangest op-ed I've ever read on the topic. It speaks to the current climate of employment in this country and the principles of hard work and passion.

"I dropped out of college and went to a hole-in-the-wall acting school in the Valley. My parents, who both had master’s degrees and valued education, told me I would have to support myself if I wasn’t enrolled in college. 

I didn’t have a car, so I tried to get a job at all the restaurants within walking distance of my post-dropout Valley apartment. (I shared it with two other aspiring actors and slept on the couch.) I had very little work experience. In high school, I was fired from a coffee shop for reading behind the counter and from a golf course for reading while driving the cart on the driving range. All the waiter jobs were taken by more experienced actor/waiters. 

Someone asked me if I was too good to work at McDonald’s. Because I was following my acting dream despite all the pressure not to, I was definitely not too good to work at McDonald’s. I went to the nearest Mickey D’s and was hired the same day. 

I was given the late shift drive-thru position. I wore a purple visor and purple polo shirt and took orders over a headset. I refrained from reading on the job, but soon started putting on fake accents with the customers to practice for my scenes in acting class."  Continued.... 

You don't have to work at Mc Donald's to get your jump start in life. Perhaps you will consider a position here, where I promise anyone who really wants it, and works hard to get it, can have a career, with my company and not just a dead end job. 

Most of our managers at sites, regions and corporate are proof: They started with one of these jobs advertised below and many worked their way up rapidly taking advantage of our legendary training and future leaders programs that you can read more about here.

All about Hospitality? High level Customer Service? Positive Energy and have a GREAT SMILE? We want to walk to you! We are a National Professional Services Provider and have many on-site outsourcing positions available. Records Associate in NJ + Lobby Ambassadors in NY + and many many more throughout the country. 

And, as you often hear, there is nothing more important than having GREAT people in our company and we are ALWAYS looking to add talent to our team.  As I've stated we are all about fulfilling dreams now.

With that in mind, I'm excited to let you know, in addition to the positions that we are always sourcing for, we have the following RTH approved needs:

Central Region
·         Detroit, MI – Office Services Lead
·         Regional Floaters (2)

Western Region
·         Seattle, WA –Informationalist
·         Houston, TX – Office Services Lead
·         Los Angeles, CA –   Lead
·         San Jose, CA –Office Manager

Northeast Region
·         New York City – Security Officer-EMT certified- (3)
·         New York City – Records Associate (2)
·         New York City – Office Services Associate
·         New York City – Security Office Supervisor
·         New York City – Concierge
·         New York City –Floater
·         New York City –Pantry & Conference Services
·         New York City –Mail Lead
·         New York City –Records Admin
·         New York City – Mail Associate (3)
·         New York City – General Affairs Admin
·         New York City-   Office Services
·         New York City –Media & Research Assistant
·         Stamford , CT – Mail/Print Services
·         New York City –Informationalist
·         New York City – Office Services Lead
·         New York City –Copy Operator
·         New York City – Call Center
·          New York City – Informationalist/Admin (2)
·          New York City-   Messengers (19) OMG!! J

Eastern Region
·          Miami, FL –Records Associate
·          Miami, FL –Office Services Regional Backfill
·          Pittsburg, PA –Regional Backfill (floater)
·          Virginia – Office Service Associate (3)
·          Virginia – Records Lead
·          Virginia –Lead/Copy Mail
·          Virginia –Mail/Repro (Floater)
·          Washington D. C—Receptionist

We also have AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES in New York City for Security Professionals with EMT Certifications.

Is this You, or someone you know?  

FSO is on FIRE!!!! Customer Service + Positive Energy + Hospitality are all in the hearts of our people. If you've got it, Join us!

Check out our career website then reach out to brightfuture@fso-outsourcing.com

Have a GREAT Day and a wonderful weekend!

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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Seth Godin: (re)Radical aka (re) Imagine

"Does this place exist to maintain and perpetuate the status quo, or am I here to do the work that the radical founder had in mind when we started?"

Good Morning Folks,

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend - especially after an awesome week at FSO! 

We had the second CHO Club last week - which was just amazing!!  (and we have the pictures to prove it)!

I along with the entire ELT LOVE nothing more than celebrating YOU, our valued employees! 

Our company is growing and nothing is going to stop us. We are too strong. Focused. Passionate and committed to making FSO the number one on site outsourcing company on the planet. 

The quest for growth is always powered by a thirst for change. Seth Godin, one of  marketing's brightest minds put it this way in a blog post this weekend:

(re)Radical  <aka (re) Imagine>
At the congregation down the street, they're doing things the way they've done them for the last few hundred years. Every week, people come, attracted by familiarity, by the family and friends around them, part of a tribe.

And just past that building is another one, a different tribe, where the tradition is more than a thousand years old. 

This is not so different from that big company that used to be an internet startup, but all the original team members have long left the building. Work tomorrow has a lot in common with work yesterday, and the safety of it all is comforting. 

Che, Jefferson, Edison, Ford... most of these radicals would not recognize the institutions that have been built over time. 

The question each of us has to answer about the institution we care about is: Does this place exist to maintain and perpetuate the status quo, or am I here to do the work that the radical founder had in mind when we started? 

First principles. The quest for growth, or for change, or for justice. The ability, perhaps the desire, to seek out things that feel risky. 

All of us are part of organizations that were started by outliers, by radicals, by people who cared more about making a difference than fitting in.

Bravo to all those who won the invite to attend and to everyone else - the next one is 2 June 2015 - I want to see YOU there! Demonstrate the FSO skip, fire, twinkle...WOW! your client...be an awesome teammate....and you can win an invite!! 

This is yet another step in making FSO the company we want to be. To be the happiest place to work and one of Americas greatest companies to work for. 

Rock the week,

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.

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CHO Club April: Stars Make Their Mark On The FSO Walk of Fame

"FSO loves nothing more than rewarding our hard-working and valued employees!"

Good Morning Folks,

The sign of making it in Hollywood is to have your hand prints make their mark by being enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The equivalent at FSO is being nominated to participate in our monthly CHO Club. The CHO club is just another example of going above and beyond to say thanks to the wonderful people who serve our clients each and every day. These monthly recognition meetings provide the perfect platform to award, recognize and incentivize our top performers.

Some thought that our March event, which I blogged about here, couldn't be topped. Well last night it was. I loved the night, loved the people and the people loved us. 

Today I write to say, THANK YOU for INSPIRING ME. Yesterday's CHO club was perfect, exciting, and most important INSPIRING.

I so enjoy when we have a casual time to chat, recognize your victories, listen to your ideas, wins, strategies and hopes for personal accomplishments.

I made it my business to speak to every award winner including Dianne who could not talk, but made it. Lol…

Commented an employee: "Just felt I needed to thank you once again for yesterdays CHO Club get together. It was an honor to be chosen and the venue was awesome. So many people work for companies and don't have the privilege of being able to interact with the President and Founders let alone share a drink with them after work! THIS is what sets us aside from the competition! These events are great because it puts us in touch with one another. The personal aspect of FSO is alive and well in this company."

The teams were on fire and it is so easy for me to see clearly our FLP, and MRP winners today and into the future.

I left with Chelsea last night so happy with your accomplishments and how that completely translates into our client experience. It was my highlight of the year so far and I am already thinking of cool new locations like last night for May's event

It's because FSO loves nothing more than rewarding our hard-working and valued employees! Our employees represent FSO with confidence, knowledge, professionalism, smiles and a spark. From myself and the Executive Leadership Team to all of our employees across the nation – we want to say thank you for always helping us to reach these goals and congratulations to all the winners from headquarters and the field. 

Spread the word. Our next next “thank you event” of the year is just around there corner. The CHO Club will be at the end of May. Membership in the club is awarded based on ideas, strategies and cost savings suggested to the client and kudos received from clients.

Good luck to all of our employees and see you there. 

Have a GREAT end to a GREAT week as I look forward to seeing all of you soon in my travels.

Hugs all around, 

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

PS. See more photos from our March CHO event HERE

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“I always strive to do better today than I did yesterday.”

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