LinkUp Thursday: A Great Summer Read

"For anyone interested in technology, entrepreneurship or the price of greatness, Ashlee Vance's new book, "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future," is a tremendous look into arguably the world's most important entrepreneur. Vance paints an unforgettable picture of Musk's unique personality, insatiable drive and ability to thrive through hardship. The book bursts with telling anecdotes and quotes that illuminate who Musk is". - The Washington Post 

Good Morning Folks,

With the holiday season upon us, we'll all be spending more time in airplanes, on boats and on the beach. It might be the perfect quiet time to put away the Smart Phone and enlighten ourselves with an inspiring business story.

I just finished the new Musk book. Has America lost its ability to think beyond the fancy dinners, yachts and houses the quick buck might provide? Our greatest American 'capitalists' did not pursue money. They pursued causes and changed the world in the process. Maybe Musk will get to mars, maybe he won't. Maybe Tesla will be able to deliver a $40k fully electric car, or maybe not. But the essence of his pursuit, the reason he risked everything he owned every day, is the interesting aspect of this book. Capital was a means to an end (eliminate the need for fossil fuels; find a place where mankind can go when we eventually and inevitably destroy this beautiful earth), not the end. Highly recommended and very thought provoking.  Order on Amazon HERE

Recently in a standing room only event at Apple Inc.’s shiny SoHo store, people packed in to listen to Steve Jobs’ biographers talk the iconic CEO’s life and legacy.

But as it now should, the discussion shifted beyond just how the iPhone inventor should be remembered, to who the next great visionary might be. The more important question now is not that of Jobs’ legacy, but whether there is, or will be, anyone in the same orbit as Jobs that has the ability to greatly shape civilization for the better.

For Schlender, the answer is Elon Musk, the Tesla Motors Inc. TSLA, -2.07%  and Space-X CEO, and chairman of SolarCity Corp. SCTY, +0.18% for his space aspirations—Musk ultimately wants to set up a human colony on Mars—and electric car. Musk, he says, has “the track record and ability to build enthusiasm and paint a beautiful picture of how the future should be,” similar to the way Jobs could.

Read this book and you will see why.

Meanwhile we do as Musk does: WOW our clients!  WOW our employees!  Roll out the Red Carpet!  Ensure White Glove Service!  Perfect professional images!  Make a difference to ensure our clients Feel the Experience!

Have a happy, smiling and productive day.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, 

who can cut through arguments, debate, and doubt 

to offer a solution everyone can understand."

~~General Colin Powell 

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LinkUP Thursday: Want To Be Better In Your Job and Life? Here's How!

"I am also humbled by your embracement of our social efforts. In April this blog set new records for readership. And in between posts here, you can find me on LinkedIn, spreading good cheers and important reads for growth and development. We had over 50,000 views in April and 12,000 likes."

Good Morning Folks,

On LinkUP Thursday, I quench your thirst for knowledge and self-development, bringing you the curated, cliff-notes version of my week’s knowledge quest— as I span the web, so I can bring all the best stuff to you here all wrapped up in an easy to digest package, all in one place. And sealed with a FSO kiss.

In between postings here, I use LinkedIn and Twitter to be your guide to the very best resources and information online, providing deep insights into how to find, hire, motivate, train, incentivize, retain and improve the lives of hourly employees— and of course for being happier at work today and always. I sort the grain from the chaff. Think of my role as your information museum curator.

So if we have not connected socially, regardless of age, role in life or anything else, I welcome all in my friendly social club. Friend me on Twitter HERE and LinkedIN HERE.

Now here is today's.....

==> Link UP To The Informative, Enlightening and Inspiring Articles I've Been Sharing on Social Media!

Brilliant post from Tamara Schenk. 
Find out why "If they don’t care about me as a prospect, how will they treat me as a customer?"  http://www.mhiresearchinstitute.com/blog/may-2015-(1)/the-customer’s-journey-matters-or-how-to-avoid-selblogg

The Right Way to Brag About Yourself
And why humble bragging backfires.
In both our social and professional interactions, we commonly focus on managing the impressions that others form of us, especially when these others do not know us well. In fact, when we first approach these situations and stakes are high (such as during a job interview, a meeting with a new client, or an important first date), we often receive the same advice from colleagues, mentors, and friends: try to make a good impression. After all, making a positive impression on others often translates into important long-term outcomes, such as getting the job or starting a romantic relationship. Though this is generally good advice, our intuitions on what types of strategies will create a positive impression are often wrong.
https://hbr.org/2015/05/the-right-way-to-brag-about-yourself


How to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Day
How much sleep did you get last night? If the answer is “not enough” you’re hardly alone. According to Gallup’s estimates, almost half the people you’ll run into today are suffering from some level of sleep deprivation. So, how do you get to bed earlier and get more sleep? Here are a few suggestions, based on goal-setting research.
https://hbr.org/2014/11/how-to-spend-the-last-10-minutes-of-your-day


You can't lead people if you don't know what's driving them. Use their emotions as clues:  http://s.hbr.org/1Ad0sAA


You’re Not a Quitter. You’re Just Not Engaged.
As I read the various posts for the LinkedIn #IQuit series, there seems to be an overall feeling of remorse by people leaving their companies. If you are moving on, taking a new direction, looking to better yourself, however you want to phrase it, don’t feel bad. Unless you are in a small company that you’ve professed your dedication or have made a commitment to, most of the time, your company is going to get along just fine without you. I know, that sounds cold. Your colleagues are your friends, and you’ve spent an enormous amount of time with them. The real question is “why are you leaving?” A few articles I’ve read on LinkedIn talk about “sucking the soul from me,” “I’m just bored,” or “I just didn’t feel like I was making a difference anymore.” Is this your fault? Maybe. But, probably not.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/youre-quitter-just-engaged-kevin-kopald


Throw Back Thursday Post- Everybody Leads by 2014 FSO Site of The Year Experience Director Alex Vizcarra (Chicago)
“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.”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140801135348-5577776-everybody-leads


It's The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make: Where Will You Spend Your time? 
You always hear me talking about the Power of Focus. Get this one thing right, and everything else becomes so much easier.
http://www.inc.com/paul-b-brown/it-s-the-most-important-decision-you-ll-ever-make-where-will-you-spend-your-time.html

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

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still." 
~~Chinese Proverb

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LinkUP Thursday: What Are You Reading This Week?

Good Morning Folks,

Here are some of the interesting articles I've discovered this week and have been sharing on my social networks. If we have not connected, I invite you to do so. Friend me on Twitter HERE and LinkedIN HERE.

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  'The Person Who Says It Cannot Be Done Should Not Interrupt The Person Doing It' http://pulse.me/s/3bTsuM
  

  

  'The Person Who Says It Cannot Be Done Should Not Interrupt The Person Doing It'

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  One unexpected but inevitable part of achieving entrepreneurial success is learning how to handle the haters.

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• 10 Ways You're Already a Success http://pulse.me/s/3bh0Nn
  

  

  10 Ways You're Already a Success

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  Be proud of every value you haven't compromised in the entrepreneurial pressure cooker.
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  Are Lawyers Forced To Evolve?

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  Lawyering will always be lawyering, but the business of lawyering will depend more and more on integrating technology into your office.

  
  
• 5 Radical Things You Can to Do to Motivate Employees http://pulse.me/s/3cvScb
  

  

  5 Radical Things You Can to Do to Motivate Employees

  pulse.me
  

  Here are a few ideas on how to motivate employees beyond the typical promises and vague assumptions.

  
  
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  Shout Out Wednesdays: "Everyone Stepped Up And Juggled Multiple Crazy Requests With...

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  Every day I walk through and it is like a breath of fresh air. They say good morning and wish you a good night and always have a smile. It also hear less chitter chatter from guests about getting through security...
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• Everyone on this planet deserves to be happy, nobody deserves sadness. You and you alone have the power to change your thoughts, feelings, actions and everything else about yourself that you want to change. If you want to be happy, the only thing stopping you is you. #happiness #FSO-ONSITE-...more
  

  

  Ted Tuesday: Matt Killingsworth Want To Be Happier? Stay In The Moment.

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  'People want a lot of things out of life, but I think, more than anything else, they want happiness. Aristotle called happiness "the chief good," the end towards which all other things aim. According to this view,...

  
  
• 15 Ways To Become A Better Person http://pulse.me/s/3c6C9S
  

  

  15 Ways To Become A Better Person

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  Life is a journey and becoming better everyday is the goal.

  
  
• "Start Today Differently, IT’S THE FSO EXPERIENCE! That buzz around the FSO Nation, it is growing louder and louder everyday! That feeling that something magical is going on. #chelseaweiner #inspireme http://lnkd.in/bwKb-jp
  

  

  Start Today Differently, IT’S THE FSO EXPERIENCE!

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  "Myself, as well as everyone else who has written the morning message, approaches this honor with the same intentions; to make an impact, to inspire & to allow everyone to feel the FSO EXPERIENCE! So… considering I recently...
  
  
  
  
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  How Successful People Make The Most Of Their Weekends

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  The most successful people know better than to squander their weekends scrubbing the floors.

  
  

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  Mitchell D. Weiner
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