“For example,” I began, “to motivate myself to exercise, I say ‘I’m only gonna do it for 30 minutes and then I can reward myself with a beer.’”
I swear to God, that’s the crap I spout off at work. And they love me.
When I first started this job three years ago, I reported to a little Chinese guy who conducted weekly department meetings that were simply intolerable. Everyone sat at a giant conference table and each of us had to blah, blah, blah report on what we’d done since the previous meeting. At seven o’clock in the friggin’ morning, and as if anyone cared. I always had something inane to say, and most of the time I’d just make shit up, but one morning I was truly excited about a training session I'd held.
“It was great!” I gushed. “And this project was a big fuckin—“
Oops.
“That totally slipped!” I exclaimed, but everyone was laughing too hard to hear any excuses. I swear to God, I don’t know how many people came up to me during that day, high five-ing me and saying stuff like, “I love working with you!” I was like, “You gotta be kidding. I’m a total a-hole” but they would have no part of it—they thought I was the tits. Ha!
So I do these little mini trainings like "Overcoming Procrastination" and "Ten Steps to More Effective Meetings" on a monthly basis now. They’re light and fluffy, but they get people out of their cubicles and I’m pretty sure my co-workers come out of them with one or two decent takeaways.
I always put together a little handout and I try to find a cartoon or something funny to stick on it to keep the mood upbeat. This is what I put on yesterday's handout.
Oh, but if only I had the balls to insert this little gem. I have a feeling I'd be voted Employee of the Year.
If only I had the balls...
15 comments:
I have never had a co-worker like you. They should pay you extra for keeping the morale up.
We will all chip in a dollar a piece for you to present that.
Is that motivation?
You know, Barbara, I think I'll suggest that at my next performance review.
OHN, I should do it for free, like on my last day of work. "Thank you and goodnight!"
Very funny. Hey, I almost feel motivated to work out now, thanks :-)
Karen
Linda has left the building!
I think that giving those little micro-seminars in just good practice for being up on stage.
Haha, I think you underestimate yourself... Or maybe I'm confusing you with me, cuz I would totally show that little gem.
Oh Linda, won't you move to Perth, so I too, could work with someone fabulous like you!
Have a great week-end.
:)
Can you imagine how many laughs and high fives that would've gotten you. Then again, it depends on how many stuffy folks you work with though.
Good for you for mixing comedy with serious stuff.
I. Dare. You.
I've seen your balls, they're huge. I dare you to use that one next time.
I would love to sit in on your meetings!! Sounds a whole lot better than the ones I do attend.
Loved the one you didn't use the best!!
Is this the same meeting that I sat in on? Or does this mean that the accidental drop of the "F Bomb" has happened more than once?!?
Oh, no, Kri--that's the very one you witnessed.
Maybe I should move to Perth and spread the joy?
I saw a Star Wars themed poster like that. It showed a storm trooper with his head in his hands.
The caption read:
REGRET
Those WERE the droids you were looking for.
Methinks you'd be a hoot and a half to work with.
I can only imagine what it'd be like to work with you!
At least I know I'd want to get out of bed and go into work every morning. ;)
I always inspired by you, your views and attitude, again, thanks for this nice post.
- Thomas
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