HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and yours!
Twice in the past 30 days I've been pulled over on my bicycle by a motorcycle cop. Twice. What am I doing wrong?
To the contrary, I was pulled over for doing something RIGHT! Imagine leaving both incidents having been handed a gift card from each cop! No kidding. I was pulled over because my nighttime cycling gear was, apparently, stellar. So much so that the second cop said that 'you're the most appropriately dressed and lit up cyclist I've ever seen!' Then he hands me a gift card for a free 'happy meal' from McDonalds. (Sure wish it was another gift card from Woods Coffee like the first one!)
I left each incident so pleased to see this tactic used by a part of our culture that's responsible for punishment, not rewards! Wouldn't it be sweet, me thinks, if building inspectors arrived at our jobsites armed with both 'correction notices' as well as gift cards. What a pleasant surprise it would be if my guys were handed a gift card by an inspector for impressive jobsite neatness and safety; for a site conducive to the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Imagine that!?!
So I emailed Jeff Thomas, the director of Bellingham's Planning and Economic Development, and basically said... imagine that!?!
He's going to explore the idea! Perfect answer.
What about you? Can you bring this powerful tool to your workplace? To your family? How might you reward things you want to see more of?