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Now more than ever we’re seeing the brands that clearly created an abundance of value before they were forced to temporarily close or shift all interactions online/delivery.

We’re all faced with asking ourselves, “Would we miss this if it were gone?” And if the answer is yes, we’re supporting the business however we can.

The reality is that the businesses that are being supported now are the ones who had been asking the question to themselves from the git-go. “Would they miss this if it were gone?”

All the more reason to bake the value-add in sooner than later. When “later” hits, it might just be too late. And we’re about to see what that looks like in the coming weeks for businesses that put it off.

No need to sign off asking you to support those you care about; no doubt you already have because you know “I’d miss this if it were gone.”

Stay Positive & Pivot Now If Needed

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Whether we’re thinking the worst of things or the best, we’re choosing our thoughts.

We can choose to keep thinking about the ones that bring us down or the ones that bring us up.

We can choose the thought, how long we think it, how much energy we put behind it.

If you don’t like a thought, send it away.

Stay Positive & Choose Wisely

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Sometimes we’re the ones who feel the craze, the hardship, the heat.

Other times, we see others feeling it while we’re level-headed and nose to the grind.

The problem, of course, isn’t the craze or the ebb or the thrashing; it’s how we handle it; it’s the feeling.

Work through the feeling and the craze disappears. Or at least dance with it so you can keep doing the work we need you to do.

One of the many keys to successful work is the ability to keep your head on your shoulders while all those around you are losing theirs.

Notice the feeling and carry on.

Stay Positive & You Might Just Set A Trend

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Among all of the turmoil we have the chance to start.

Not after this flows over. Not after we’re back to work. Not after someone else gives us permission or signs us on.

Now.

Many wait until a new year or a birthday because they are milestones and make starting a new habit easier.

A quarantine – though there are no candles that come with it – is a brilliant mile marker to start.

Start shipping. Start creating. Start sharing.

But start.

Stay Positive & They’re Waiting And More Ready Than Ever

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Those who advance the quickest at work are the ones who are seen the most. The ones who speak up, raise their hand in meetings and walk around the office for person-to-person conversations and idea sharing.

It’s more important than ever that we remain seen. We dress the part and turn on the camera. We speak up even with the fear of our internet connection dropping or talking over someone else. We need to do digital “drive bys” with colleagues, clients, friends, family.

Those who are seen will be the ones who succeed through it all. That’s the way it’s been and the way it will be no matter the cultural shift in work or play.

Stay Positive & See You Later?

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One of my dearest friends would always tell me “proactive communication” again and again and again. She’d tell me in person, email, on a dry-erase board, etc. Since I took it to heart, I’ve realized the endless benefit of actually proactively communicating.

I think we’re all seeing the benefit of it now, too.

Proactive communication from our bosses. Proactive communication from those leading our states. Proactive communication from those who should have been regularly speaking up before this pandemic.

It’s appreciated. It makes us feel listened to and cared for.

If we’re feeling this way when others proactively communicate with us; imagine how we can make others feel by doing the same.

No fancy title or leadership role required either.

Stay Positive & Be A Team Player Proactive Communicator

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The hard stuff isn’t simple. The hard stuff is hard.

But the meaningful stuff. The stuff of caring and truth and giving and community; that’s the simple stuff.

We’re seeing a lot of how simple it is to show appreciation for one another. How simple it is to work efficiently. How simple it is to band together.

The hard stuff is worth it. But so is the simple stuff. And in times like these, maybe even more so.

Stay Positive & Time For Simple

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