A Great Idea Found In A Mailer

I just discovered a very "cool" website developed by the team at 800CEOread. The website provides an opportunity to receive free prizes each day (M-F). For example, today I entered into the drawing for a package of Tom Peter's products including a favorite book...Re-imagine. If I win...everything will be sent out to me in bubble wrap...which is also the name of the website. I registered on the site because I was facinated by it, but also because the team at 800ceoread is from Wisconsin. Sometimes, just sometimes cheeseheads need to stay together. Check out the site, but for my sake don't enter any drawings...until I win one.

Giving Thanks

Today was an interesting day...it started with 2 inches of snow and a driveway to shovel, delivery of 38 holiday wreaths, and getting ready for the 4 hour trek to my parent's home for Thanksgiving. So, while I would love to write something about creativity and innovation in the workplace, I am instead going to just leave it as this...take a few moments out of your Thursday and give thanks.

Did you see my black and white cat?

A few days ago I went to the store to get three of them. Each one is a different size, but all three have a top and a bottom. All three have beautiful colors, holiday patterns are on the top. They will do just fine. I come home and throw them gently to the floor and then I walk to the kitchen for my glass of coffee. When I return to them I find my large black and white cat is laying inside the bottom. He can barely fit, but he loves laying in that bottom. He stares at me for a second and then returns to his catnap. So, what is this really about...well it's about my cat and his box. This week the carboard box has been inducted into the National Toy Museum. It's about time something is done about the cardboard box...since it brings out the kid in everyone of us. Learn more at the Strong Museum.

Thank You For Having Dinner

My wife and I were at one of our favorite Italian restaurants a few weeks ago. We love pasta, fine wine, romantic environments, and great service. We went to a restaurant that we've loved for years. Unfortunately, our waitress wasn't at her best and it may have cost the restaurant repeat business. That situation isn't too uncommon and it is tough for restaurants. Last week I learned about a very creative waiter and waitress. One of my business colleagues went to the restaurant, had a great meal, and was surprised when the waiter asked for his business card. Three days later he received a thank you card for having dinner at the restaurant. When's the last time you received a thank you card from your waiter. Never for me. Great idea...and people will remember him and come back again for dinner. Now it's your turn...how can you be creative at work too.

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