Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Gratitude Is In The Mail

"They go above and beyond when they're doing their job. They are amicable in their approach & the professionalism is excellent. I've never had this type of great Customer Service and experience from the Office Services department before."






Good Morning Folks,

Our clients love what our people are doing for them. Every Wednesday here on MitchWeiner.com I rip open the fan mail bag and share what they have to say. As one client said, "They deserve a million pats on their shoulders." Let's go!



Andrea, Capco
"Thank you so much for helping out and organizing this for us. The food was great and everyone was so happy. It was success."

AKA Ozzy, Capco
"I'm writing to let you know what an excellent job Ozzy did yesterday over here at the Capco office. He produced an excellent document in a very tight time frame and contributed to our success. I will definitely go to him for future jobs.

Capco Team **2Kudos in one Month**
"I just wanted to reiterate what a great FSO team we have here at Capco. I cannot say enough about how helpful and professional they are at all times. No matter what is asked of them, they deliver in a prompt, efficient, pleasant, manner. Roger, Ozzie, Jose, Saleem, Andrew, Monica, Katie, Dion should be recognized for the outstanding job they do!"

"Just wanted to thank you guys for the great support that you and your team provides to us! I am a new joiner and received wonderful assistance from the facilities team on multiple occasions. All my queries were answered and settling in the new office was made very comfortable. Keep up the good work and look forward to your continued support! :)"

Jenna & Saleem, Capco
"I wanted to say THANK YOU for all your help/assistance with the house request today. We were not able to give you enough time as it was an emergency and we wanted our India colleague to move to another housing today itself. Appreciate your quick turnaround and closing the request in just few hours. Both the employees has checked-in the new hotel and are happy with the accommodation. We have notified our India team about the hotel they booked so that we don't end-up getting in the same situation as today. Thanks again!"

Jenna, Capco
"It's really nice to meet someone as helpful as Jenna. Jenna has been really helpful, polite and patient while answering to all our queries, related to Capco accommodation.Wishing her the best for her future endeavors."

Monica Capco
"I wanted to let you know that Monica has done an outstanding job obtaining and compiling the security reports needed for the Physical Activity Monthly Logs. This was an entrusted project assigned directly from Patrick. They're were many key components that she was not accessible to; but none the less she rose to the occasion. She even went above and beyond to create various versions for the FIS team to choose from. I was Super impressed!! She truly owned this project."



Joanne, NY Magazine
"Just a quick note to let you know that Joann is a goddess!  An amazing, smart, so so capable and responsible person."










Asia  and Ernest, Kate Spade **2 Kudos in 1 Month**
"Both Asia and Ernest are wonderful. They go above and beyond when they're doing their job. We're so grateful to have them here. I'm sure it's been a challenge for you & your team to come aboard & learn our dos & don't around here, however you all have made it a really smooth transition. All of you are amicable in your approach & the professionalism is excellent. I appreciate it,."

Dian, Metropolitan College
"I would like to thank you very much for ALL of your assistance with the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education 50th Anniversary Luncheon Journal. Your expertise with layout and printing was so valuable to this journal being a great document that was appreciated at the luncheon. Although I gave you the final draft so late, you made it work for us and did so with professionalism and collegiality. I hope you know in what high esteem we hold you! Thank you again!"

Metropolitan College Team
"I want you know that throughout my tenure here at the Assistant Dean office in the ACSHSE will not be as effective without the help of the people in the mailroom. Dian has been a tremendous asset to me and to the school. I am sending this you because I know how hard they work every day when we have requests left ad right, it can get overwhelming. Nevertheless, I believe Dian and her team should be commended for the work that they do for us as administrators and also for the entire faculty. They are exceptional, hard working, and who believes in the mission of the college. I know that you that because you made the decision to bring them in. Their success reflects your success and the college. Thank you for everything that you have done for me and please extend my gratitude to the mailroom team. They deserve a million pats on their shoulders. I hope we cross path again in the future."



Y&R TEAM
The kudos; thanks; admiration; praise and general good will continue to flow our way. We had less than a month to do what WPP had been planning for a year...I know I was driving many of you nuts with my detail obsessing...we had a limited budget....and a space that can be challenging......and it all didn't just work ...IT ROCKED! I was very proud - we have the best team in the industry!!!!!

Y&R Team
"A big thank you from all of us at WPP for your help the past two days. The strategy session at Y&R's new building was expertly executed and  we want to thank you personally for all your help."

Matthew, Office Services
"Boy, you're on it Matthew. Thank you so much. Yes, the main building front desk where FSO has office space closes at 5pm, I however, was in the back part of the building working away and would not have known the there was a delivery after hours.  OK great, I'll keep you posted on the goods received. I really appreciate your efforts as I've never had this type of great Customer Service and experience from the Office Services department before. Kudos to you Matthew - great job!  Much appreciated!"



Jeannette , FSO Floater
"Just writing this to inform you that Jeanette Mintz was a great help to the staff here at ARGO, she worked professionally and diligently in regards to getting our Records project bar-coded and scanned and into a database. Jeanette also was involved with the organizing and filing of documents for various projects which really helped to catch up.  I am confident that she will be a great addition to any site in the FSO family. Thank you for sending such a great FSO employee to ARGO. Thanks again!!!"



Samantha, Liquidnet
"As you know, Sam has some administrative duties assigned to her job function as Liquidnet's receptionist. Sam preapproves invoices and assigns the charges to the correct cost center before they ever come across my desk. Recently there was  a FedEx charge that we could not identify either the shipper or recipient. Sam immediately flagged it and brought it to my attention. I can say without a doubt she is tenacious in her work. Sam kept digging and digging, even calling the shipping company for clues as to what this charge was for to help her determine who might have shipped the item. Sam put it all together and reached out to our Marketing Department and it was indeed a shipper they used but LN has been billed in error. Although only a small amount, Sam stuck with it to get Liquidnet the credit for the charge. It is a pleasure to have her working here.  I know that she always has Liquidnet's best interest at the forefront of everything she does. Please share this with the folks back at FSO. Sam should be recognized for her efforts!!"



As Richard Branson says, "If you look after your staff, they'll look after your customers. It's that simple."

We train people well enough so they can leave, and treat them well enough so they don't want to. To me being a great boss means hiring talented people, loving them every day and letting them know it.

For years my brand has represented perfection. It has been synonymous with the best service and best people ever. 

To our FSO rockstars I remind you to put our promise to practice. You hold the power to make an incredible impact and a difference in the wealth and success of others.

Treat our clients like gold. Be a good listener be a good friend, be generous, don't be critical, don't try to find fault, at the end of the day— smile.

Treat your teammates like family and never ever give up and I promise you will thrive.

Remember that everything we want to achieve is in our grasp! Everything we dream about can happen. We just have to have the conviction to go get it. We have to have the heart to make it happen and the desire to put forth the effort.

Your energy, enthusiasm and professionalism are always greatly appreciated and looking forward to a great week!










Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.“ 
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Ted Tuesday: David Pogue: 10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips

"Pogue knows what his audience wanted. If he did a typical 17-minute TEDTalk about 30 to 40 tech saving tips you'd walk away remembering 5-10 at most, or you'd stop watching the YouTube video halfway through. Five minutes is all we'd be willing to invest in this topic, but he knew that we'd have other things to do."


Good Morning Folks,

With 4 million views ion the Ted site alone,this is a fantastic TED Talk by David Pogue with some fantastic tech time saving tips. I encourage you to take 5minutes out to watch this… it will save you more than 5 minutes in the long run.

David Pogue, the New York Times' tech columnist, delivered an informative TED Talk earlier this year outlining 10 time-saving tips to help people with everyday technology use. These clever tips aren't ground-breaking or revolutionary by any means, but you will definitely have an "aha moment" after hearing how they can make your daily life a little less annoying and bit more efficient.

I remember the moment I discovered that pressing the letter "t" on my Blackberry took me to the top of my email list. It was a welcome reward for accidentally poking my keyboard. Those old phones were tough enough on the thumbs.

I probably only know 20 percent of what my current smartphone can do for the simple reason that, like most people, I do not read instructions. I expect my technology to be intuitive.

I am exactly whom David Pogue is talking to in his insightful 5-minute TEDTalk about time-saving tech tips. He explains that today we are expected to learn to use technology via osmosis.

I would say, more accurately, we expect technology to teach us using osmosis. The most amazing technological advances for everyday life would never see the light of day if the interface needed instructions.

There isn't really a manual that is short enough (or exciting enough) to entice people to learn the many ins and outs of their fancy gadgets. As Pogue states in his presentation, "Nobody ever sits down and tells you, 'This is how it works.' …They just sort of give you your computer and then kick you out of the nest."

We live our lives side by side with technology, but we rarely think about ways that can make our interaction with technology easier, faster and more efficient. In this talk, journalist and tech guru David Pogue introduces 10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users. And yes, you may know a few of these already -- but there's probably at least one you don't.


Companies value efficient workers with excellent time-management skills. Professionals can use all the time-saving tech tips they can get, in order to improve day-to-day job performance, impress their managers, and advance in their careers. Now that you're a certified time-saving tech genius, what are you going to do with all this free time you have?  

Indeed, all of Pogue's tips in his TEDTalk session are easy to figure out. You only have to accidentally hit the space bar once to notice the webpage you are reading then scrolls down. Pogue himself mocks instructions when he points out that he does not need a 30-second voicemail prompt to tell him how to leave a message.

As a professional communicator and marketer, I am in the business of helping my clients interface with their customers. Regardless of what industry you're in or what product of service you are selling, the key to success is connecting your brand with your customers. Every point of contact must be choreographed. Your customers must feel that you understand the way they think.

Apple is the world's most valuable brand today largely because Steve Jobs understood that fingers like to touch and explore technology.

And what do we ultimately want from technology? Paraphrasing Pogue's underlying message -- people today are looking to technology for ways to get some time back. Ultimately technology has done wonders in the realm of efficiency. The problem is, all the efficiency and time saved isn't used for leisure. Instead most of us end up doing more.

The desire to get more done, achieve more milestones or the infamous 'catch up' for my time off is a widespread by-product of great technology.

Let's all go make things happen today. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Love Life!




Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  

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About FSO Onsite Outsourcing
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year, and lead by industry pioneer, Mitch Weiner, FSO's growth and success can be attributed to making a positive and powerful impact on their clients' bottom lines, as well as their employees' careers and lives.




Monday, October 13, 2014

The Bells Are Ringing in Times Square

"The entire FSO Onsite Outsourcing Family is committed exceeding our client’s expectations every day in every way. From our Founder & Chief Happiness Officer, Mitch Weiner, through our 1,700 onsite employees across the country, our focus is on delivering significant, positive change in employee attitude and service."


Good Morning Folks,

Last week amidst the horns, sirens, singing and construction outside our headquarters just off Times Square, there was the happiest sound of them all- The FSO Bell. Like many organizations we ring a bell to celebrate on-boarding a new client, launching a new service, announcing a promotion or to honor the best of our best.

Last week we installed a new bell, a big bell and inaugurated it by ringing it loud and proud in honor of three competitive displacements including one that gives us entree to a unique niche within the Pharmaceutical sector. For this account we put their business under a microscope to explore all the angles from from a fresh perspective. In the process we uncovered new ways to improve services that hadn't been considered before. We identified costs savings and showed them how to streamline services.

Selling an account is just the beginning. Then the rubber hits the road as we put promise to practice. One of the biggest errors we can make in the delivery of Hospitality services is to assume that what we are doing is meeting the expectations of our clients. We never assume because we know what's happened when our competitors have: We eat their lunch!

Living in New York City in the 1980’s when Ed Koch was the Mayor, he had a very simple formula to find out if he was meeting expectations.  He would simply ask the people, “How Am I Doing?”  It is the simplest question and easiest format to solicit feedback.   

The most important thing is taking the feedback we receive and turning it into positive actions. No matter what position we hold within FSO, we have the responsibility to ask the question “How Are We Doing?”

The passion, the hard work, the >>skip >>step and >>fire, and the overall communications resulting from this never-ending pursuit of excellence have been well-received.

Prospects we take on site tours leave VERY impressed and I am super proud!! They are BLOWN AWAY actually. Because...

We Look At Your Business From a Fresh Perspective:

  • Go  beyond the ordinary
  • It is a ongoing process, we never stop looking for ways to make your business better
  • Our Goal: Happy Clients who see a significant, positive change in employees and services

We Allow our People to Fly:

  • Extensive Career Opportunities
  • Best  in the Industry Training Program
  • Every Employee has a Career Path

More importantly, 
listen to what customers are saying:
"The level of energy they emit is contagious."
 

"FSO can pull high-quality people out of a hat where and when needed"
 
 
"They have done well by us. People show up and work gets done. The front desk changed to outsourced model and is very successful."
 

"Since it's not our core competency so it’s nice to have someone else who is managing it and know show to hire and train in that type of role.”
 

"I get more attention that with the previous vendor. Partners are happier with saving money and they like the FSO people better”  
“I couldn’t be happier with my decision and when I walk in the door and present this building to my customers.”
 

"Our staff is more responsive, trained better and deliver higher level of customer service.
It's such an honor to work with each member of our FSO team, and having these individuals representing us in the field.

The is what differentiates us from our competition and why our great clients made that change from their current service provider to FSO. It's what we do everyday that makes us special and the obvious choice.  

Needless to say I am so pumped up for all of you and the great company we are building. We have the greatest people on earth who love what they do across FSO. 

Lets rock the world and ring more bells together. 


Be happy and… Love Life!


Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  



Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year, FSO's 
growth and success can be attributed to making a positive and powerful impact on their clients' bottom lines, as well as their employees' careers and lives. Learn more about what differentiates FSO here.


Friday, October 10, 2014

Inspire ME Friday: Where Are You Running To?

"There’s a wonderful Future Leaders Program on this course that I’ve had to pleasure to be a part of. In just my first 8 months here I was given many challenges and ultimately awarded my first promotion."





Good Morning Folks, 

Before I reveal my pick from this week's inspiring, internal communiques, I wanted to share some thoughts.

As you know, FSO’s Future Leaders (FLP) are among our greatest assets. The primary intention of our FLP is to know who our top performing employees are so that we can cultivate a deep bench of great talent to keep pace with our galactic growth. 

Nothing is more important than having great people who care about the service and experiences they provide to our customers. Our Future Leaders have the desire to grow and be a part of something amazing, something BIGGER. We have 260 employees in the FLP and I expect see at least 45 more promotions before the end of the year.

All of which leads me to my pick for today's inspiring share from our internal employee communications this week. It's authored by Peter, an Experience Associate Director based out of one of FSO's Boston client sites. Peter is a shining example of the success of our Future Leaders Program. Here's Peter:
"I joined FSO 11 months ago as an Experience Manager after working for our client directly for 8 years. I am truly honored to deliver this message, my first, to you today.

One thing that I enjoy very much is getting up each morning before the sun comes out and hitting the streets for a morning run. I use that time to organize my thoughts and compile the tasks that I’d like to complete over the course of the day. I decide how I’m going to use the next 24 hours to grow personally and professionally and then feed off of that energy to get out there and make every minute count.

I think of my career at FSO as the ultimate marathon. The start gun went off nearly 4 years ago with a small group of elite runners. Along the course hundreds of other hard working colleagues recruited by our amazing People Solutions team joined into this exciting race. There’s a wonderful Future Leaders Program on this course that I’ve had to pleasure to be a part of. Our leaders are committed to our development and growth and in just my first 8 months here I was given many challenges and ultimately awarded my first promotion. We have our Sales and Marketing teams that climb up the hills making calls, getting proposals together, doing site visits and securing new business to get to the top. At the top of those hills there are rows of clients ringing cowbells cheering us on realizing that we were the best decision.

Who is that elite runner at the front of the pack that shows no signs of slowing?  Mitch Weiner!!! He broke through the finish line that our competitors wish they could make it to, created a new course and refuses to slow down. And why would he? There is no better brand in the entire business and he will continue to conquer.

For the rest of you I ask… As you begin your marathon today, what are you going to do to make it a personal, passionate and productive journey? LET YOUR LEADERS KNOW!!! Mitch, Jim and the rest of the ELT are personally committed to helping each and every one of us succeed.

So folks, there’s a lot of time between now and the end of the day. I personally challenge you to use it well. 3...2...1…GO! FSO  USA"
These future leaders, like Peter, from mail room clerks to front of house to our Sr. Management team are driven by one simple goal: make today better than it was yesterday. 

Everyday we open our eyes to see what's else we can do to serve, to make our presence known, to solve problems, to help the client. Everyday we smile, say good morning, and make someone feel good about themselves. Our people never stop looking for ways to make our clients life better. 

Your energy, enthusiasm and professionalism are always greatly appreciated. 

Have a wonderful fun weekend!

Love Life!


Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  


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"You are never a loser until you quit trying”- Mike Ditka                                                                                                                                  
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Thursday, October 9, 2014

A Better Way To Fly

FSO is growing at an extremely fast pace. Outsiders want to know the keys to that success -- the driving force behind the ambition. We know it's our people that make the difference. 











Good Morning Folks,

FSO is driven by passionate people and the value they create. They are passionate about their work. Their passion and enthusiasm are the fuel that ignites our success,

With that in mind, the best way to get to know the size, scope and spirit of FSO is to hear what our employees have to say, and every Friday right here, I share my favorite of the employee internal communications motivational messages from the week.

This week however, the messages were so good, I have two to share, so be inspired on a Thursday by this analogy from @AlexVizcarra 
(FSO Experience Manager
, PWC, Chicago).
There was a time when the lone eagle on the mountain was a popular symbol for leadership. But in a fast-moving organization such as FSO, we should have – MUST HAVE – leaders at EVERY position. If you want a better metaphor than the eagle, consider the wild and wily Great Northern Geese.  
EVERYONE is ALIGNED: A flock of Great Northern Geese will fly thousands of miles in a perfect V formation – and therein lies the secret: As each bird moves its great wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following.  Formation flying is 70 percent more efficient than flying alone. If every associate at every site is aligned and FOCUSED  on delivering the hospitality experience, we will create an uplift for each other to continue delivering white glove service as a unit.  
EVERYONE LEADS: At a distance, the flock appears to be guided by a single leader. The lead bird does in fact guide the formation, winging smoothly and confidently through the oncoming elements.  If the lead bird tires, however, it rotates back into formation and another bird moves quickly to the point position. Leadership is willingly shared, and each bird knows exactly where the entire group is headed. At FSO, every associate knows where we are headed and can see 2020 clearly. Each one of our teammates should be able to wing smoothly and confidently through any and all challenges they may face on a daily basis.   
EVERYONE INSPIRES: Each flock finds its own unique rhythm and spirit. The pulsating sound of the huge wings beating together excites and energizes the entire formation. The geese enthusiastically honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up with their speed.  Likewise, inspire and encourage your teams, “honk” by recognizing and rewarding an employee with a pat on the back, a kudo, a special mention during the daily huddle, it will go a long way to making everyone feel appreciated as well as promote camaraderie and teamwork.  
EVERYONE CARES: In good time or bad, Great Northern Geese stand by each other.  When a member of the flock gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again. Then they soar off together to catch up with their flock. Know that you have easy access to an entire NATION of counterparts that can support you and guide you at any time…  all you have to do is reach out and they will help and support you to soar along with the rest, the best, FSO. If WE have as much sense as geese, we TOO will share the leadership and stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.
Alex wrote another piece on Leadership titled "Everybody Leads" that was so good I published it on Pulse, LinkedIn's publishing platform. According to a hot-off-the press piece from ReadWrite "LinkedIn's publishing platform began as an idea roughly three years ago. Initially, Roslansky, the content-products chief, wanted to make every LinkedIn member a publisher with the flip of a switch. But Weiner advised him to hold off and start with famous businesspeople first. 

Weiner hired Dan Roth, a former editor at Fortune and Wired, as LinkedIn's executive editor. (Roth, who's based in New York and has an editorial team there, has a few editors reporting to him in the new San Francisco office. Full disclosure: Roth and I worked together at Time Inc.) Roth went about recruiting LinkedIn's first publishers—the Influencers—and hired a team of editors to pick headlines for LinkedIn's homepage.

From those 150 Influencers, LinkedIn gradually expanded its publishing tool, from 25,000 members in February to 15 million in July. Now, in the U.S., all 100 million members now have the ability to publish longer pieces to the site, and LinkedIn will expand that to other English-speaking countries by the end of this year. 

In total, those using the tool are producing 7,000 pieces on an average weekday, a LinkedIn spokesperson told ReadWrite. By comparison, The 1,330-person newsroom of the New York Times publishes 700 articles a day.

Behold the power of the Internet. Now we can take you inside the hearts, minds and souls of our employees, and that' the best way to judge the character of our company.


Make a difference - catch someone doing something good… make it count.. make it great and always SMILE!

Enjoy your weekend and Love Life!


Mitchell D. Weiner





Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Ted Tuesday: Body Language, The Power Is In The Palm Of Your Hands: Allan Pease

"The smile is the centerpiece of the FSO experience. Body language matters. Whether you smile with your lips, eyes or handshake, as Allan asserts, how you move is how you move the world."






Good Morning Folks,

The internet is highly populated with great advice, cool stuff and about anything anyone could think they might ever want. The problem is finding the diamond in all that broken glass. TEDx is an amazing project, with hundreds of hours of excellent information, but again, you have to sort through so much to find the true gems. Not to worry, we do that for you each week here at Ted Tuesday on MitchWeiner.com.

Today's talk features, Allan Pease is an Australian author and motivational speaker. Despite having no education in psychology, neuroscience, or psychiatry, he has managed to establish himself as an "expert on relationships".

Originally a musician, he became a successful life insurance salesman, he started a career as a speaker and trainer in sales and latterly in body language. This resulted in a popular sideline of audio tapes, many of which feature his irreverent wit.

His best-selling book Body Language brought him international recognition. It has been followed by several others. He is quite well known in Australia and during the 1980s he was an occasional TV analyst for political debates where he would analyze the body language and overall performance of the contestants.


In this brief video, Allan  teaches us simple, field-tested skills and techniques that get results. And he delivers his message in a humorous way, which motivates people to want to use. Allan's own experience and record in the field of selling, motivating and training is equalled by few others. 

He is a born achiever, starting his career at the age of 10. Globally known as "Mr Body Language", his programs are used by businesses and governments to teach powerful relationship skills. His messages are relevant to any area of life that involves winning people over and getting them to like you, co-operate, follow you or say 'yes'.

The smile is the centerpiece of the FSO experience. Body language matters. Whether you smile with your lips, eyes or handshake, as Allan asserts, how you move is how you move the world.



Thanks to Total Living for introducing me to this post, and to you for listening. 

Let's all go make things happen today. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Love Life!





Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  

Ideas are not set in stone. When exposed to thoughtful people, they morph and adapt into their most potent form. TED Tuesdays on MitchWeiner.com highlights some of today's most intriguing ideas. Look for more talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more— HERE.  


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Sunday, October 5, 2014

At FSO, Imagination Is Always In Season

“When I might feel like I'm drowning in my work all I have to do is take a few deep breaths and remember this support system of 1300 people who have my back.“











Good Morning Folks,

How lucky we are to have an extended burst of great weather here in NYC. Everyone is back from the beach and rested. You can feel the excitement, on the streets, in the air and certainly here at FSO where great ideas to better serve our clients are always in season.

I must say we are so entrenched in strategy it's amazingly exciting. When a company grows it's imperative to constantly evaluate its needs, ambitions and competition. 

That is exactly how we've accelerated growth at a galactic pace thus far. And, at our upcoming regional and national meetings, we'll be rolling out even more programs to ensure that we are the best oiled and most innovative machine this industry has ever seen. 

Hospitality is our DNA.

Operational best practices continue to be our greatest asset. 

We invest in our people.

We Fulfill Dreams.

We put Promise to Practice.

The new ideas flowing, and the programs they spur are an investment in our most precious commodity… OUR PEOPLE!  We are committed to providing our talent force with time-tested, proven and yet consistently (re)IMAGINED tools and focus like: 
  • Amazing Training              
  • Incredible Mentorship                   
  • Creative Approaches                      
  • Awesome Workshops                   
  • Real-World Application                  
  • Dynamic Development                  
  • Endless Opportunities
In business, we always want to differentiate ourselves from our competitors, and we've done that by investing in a very strong and creative infrastructure that most our competitors simply can't duplicate. 

That in mind, I want to give a shout of appreciation to Crystal, whose rapid career ascension on was profiled here on MitchWeiner.com and her post has already become one of our most-read stories. 

At FSO, I promise our employees a career, not just a job. An opportunity for anyone with >>SKIP >>Twinkle >>Fire and a willingness to work hard and learn and grow each and every day, the a chance to shatter glass ceilings and realize their full potential as has never been possible before. 

Crystal's story is a case in point. It personifies the essence of the FSO client and employee experience. If you haven't read that yet I encourage you to do so. 

Crystal's been slammed with her new workload and humbled by the warm welcome and support communicated to her by just about every employee from all walks of the organization. I very much appreciate that. In an email to me Crystal confided, "When I might feel like I'm drowning in my work all I have to do is take a few deep breaths and remember this support system of 1300 people who have my back.“ How many friends do you know that honestly feel that way about the culture of their workplace?

As a client we always have your back too. And we will never stop (re)IMAGINING new and better ways to make your workplace work better. So as the harvest season rolls around, you can expect a healthy crop of great ideas to power our sites into the most critical quarter of your year and beyond.

Kiss your loved ones and thank them for all their support as we continue to work hard to fulfill the biggest and brightest dreams and ambitions of clients and employees alike. 

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








Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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