When is the last time you spent a few dollars for your team (and you) to have a good time together? It is worth every penny.

Do you know anyone who is a member of the WRC (Working Retired Club)? This refers to people who are still being paid, but have one foot out the door to retirement.

Today is special. You are going to learn how to use the ON DECK list that I just invented. It will help you breeze through the day!

Selling isn’t for everyone, but when you have a natural talent for it (starting at the age of 12) it may be the career that you are destined for and excel at. Watch Tara Yaryan’s sales journey. It will inspire you.‍

Welcome people to your organization like they’re family. They will not only feel a part of things, but they will probably bring others to your door.

What are you achieving lately? Not just at work, but in life, too. Sometimes we’re doing great things and we don’t even realize it.

What does Happy Hour mean to you? How could you do a better job of bringing that Happy Hour feeling to work?

Leadership is a field that is not only an important skill for some people in their profession, but their talent in this area can extend to the community, where they can improve the quality of life for everyone. Garrett Terry, our next guest on Level Up does exactly that.‍

You may not have thought of what to do when you are waiting in line, but here are some ideas to consider.

Mark February 17 on your calendar. It’s Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day.

When is the last time you tried something new? Maybe today is the day you should put some changes into your life.

Get ready to extract things from a quote about growth. It’s applicable for your organization AND your life.

Even if you are successful in a corporate life, sometimes you have the hopes to start your own organization and create your own success. Richard McVay has done that with two of his organizations that are all about fun!

Chances are you are constantly thinking about what has to be done in your life. What do you do to relax and unwind?

So many little things are not as important as we originally thought. They keep us from accomplishing some important goals in life.

Loyalty programs are sometimes seen as something for big organizations, but what about smaller organizations. Shouldn’t they be thanking their customers, too?

Yvonne Raczkowski is a guest who always works with passion—passion at work, passion in her pastime activities, and passion about life in general. She has done much in life and is a lifelong learner, so she’s always ready to learn even more.

Are you leading or working the way you want to, or is the a new level that you should be seeking?

Today’s blog presents a question that we should each ask ourselves about each person we encounter in our customer service experiences.

Make this the year you come up with your own individual Word or Phrase to guide you all through 2022.

Check out Doug Hunt’s explanation of the Business Incubator concept. As Director of Entrepreneurship at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, he is growing an incubator for organizations from all walks of life.