HOWDY!
"Great Cheese Comes from Happy Cows....Happy Cows
Come From California." This is a new advertising
campaign from the California dairy industry and,
although not well received in other Dairy states, they are
funny, fresh, have a message and that's no bull.
As an example, one commercial has a couple of
cows out in a field,
doing what cows do…when a pig (complete with
painted on cow spots) runs up to them and starts
speaking to them like he’s one of the herd. At one
point
the pig even snorts and then says, “I mean, Moo.”
Two
of his pig friends are looking at him and say, “There’s
Dave…at it again... I guess everybody’s got a
dream.” (I put the link to "Happy Cow TV" on this
page)
The message for me in these commercials is that
Happy Workers
make a great product (in this case, cheese). For me, I
have had some success with making Great Cheese!
Why is
that? Because I have been a "Happy Cow" and have
had the great opportunity to have
worked in some fantastic, positive working
environments.
When my cheese has been not really up to par is
when I haven't been a happy cow - usually attributed
to a negative working atmosphere. How can you
help
contribute to the "Happy Cow" movement so
everyone is making great cheese? Try these "BE-
Attitudes" to break down the biggest and boldest
of bovine barriers:
- BE Positive! Take the outward focus and look at
what's
going right vs. what's going wrong.
- BE Respectful! Embrace diversity and remember that
we all have something in common.
- BE a Sponge! Listen, absorb, communicate! The first
step is to stop talking.
- BE a Willow! Remain flexible! Reflect and act on
where you can bend and meet people.
- BE a Champion! Champion fun, laughter, and humor
in the workplace.
- BE an Atmosphere! Smile, be nice, and lighten the
load of those around you.
- BE Yourself! You are your best asset, today and
everyday.
Live these "BE-Attitudes" for a more optimistic,
confident, and change resilient life. I don't think
there's ever been a time like the present to inspire,
connect with
those around you and to help them reach their full
potential. Do you? For a free, full copy of the "Be-
Attitudes", email me and I will send them to you!
This isn't a dress rehearsal....laugh it up!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"The true object of all human life is play."
- G. K. Chesterton
Keep laughing, leading, rockin', and connecting!
- Chip
