Impact Today™

This video shows an outstanding way to welcome new employees and show they are valued by their employee and their co-workers.

Labels: Orientation, Video

Here is an amazing video of how people, using teamwork, come together for some great visual images.

Labels: Teamwork, Video

The importance of teamwork in today’s workplaces cannot be understated. Today’s most competitive companies have created teamwork cultures to draw talent out of underperforming employees. Here is a motivational video with some great quotes and anecdotes about teamwork.

Labels: Teamwork, Video

Words often mean different things in different cultures. This video is a comical look at how one word means something different in eastern and western cultures. It gives great insight into the frustration surrounding communication in a multicultural workplace. Of course, proper training can reduce or eliminate the communication problems. Enjoy the video.

Labels: Communication, Diversity, Video

How are your interview skills? Monty Python shares. Python fails to realize what many HR professionals realize – applicants are also customers. Enjoy the video then contact us to learn today’s best practices in hiring.

Labels: Hiring, Video

The importance of teamwork in today’s workplaces cannot be understated. Today’s most competitive companies have created teamwork cultures to draw talent out of underperforming employees. Here is a motivational video with some great quotes and anecdotes about teamwork.

Labels: Motivation, Teamwork, Video

Once again our search or relevant videos has come up with a winner. Here is an anecdotal demonstration of change management at work.

Labels: Change, Video

Many people fear making public presentations. In fact public speaking is more feared than death and drowning in most public opinion polls.

To offset the fear, some people resort to PowerPoint as a crutch. This week’s video is a humorous look at what not to do when using PowerPoint. We think you will enjoy comic Don McMillan’s insightful review of common PowerPoint mistakes.

Labels: Public_Speaking, Video

No matter who you are, if you think you are giving great customer service, Johnny the Bagger will humble you as he shows you what customer service is really about.

Labels: Customer_Service, Video

Learning from the people, events, and things in our lives is the subject of my book, “Life’s Leadership Lessons”. The principle is demonstrated by this melodic look at teamwork in the paradigm of music.

Labels: Teamwork, Video

Here is a cute "what not to do" customer service experience. Could any of the instances on the video apply at your workplace?

Labels: Customer_Service, Video

Are you having difficulty understanding Generation X or “Nexters” in the workplace? Listen to this short video providing insight through generational interviews.

Labels: Generation, Video

Here is a cute "what not to do" customer service experience. Could any of the instances on the video apply at your workplace?

Labels: Customer_Service, Video

Many people know Duke Ellington as a masterful musician. Perhaps you were unaware, as I was, of the great leadership skills he processed. This video is longer than what we normally post, however it is definitely time well spent. So please enjoy and learn the leadership style of Duke Ellington.

Labels: Leadership, Video

Have you ever thought about the difference one degree makes? It is not just turning up the heat, it is striving for just a little extra. Do not underestimate the important of a little extra effort. This video will prove the point.

Labels: Attitude, Video

Here is a reminder that leaders make accomplishments look easy. In fact, accomplishments are the result of tremendous perseverance.

Labels: Motivation, Video

If you have purchased three or more pairs of sneakers in the last year, you are 61% more likely to demonstrate leadership qualities. So says a survey from Mindset Media. Sneaker seekers are 50% more likely to be assertive and 47% more likely to be spontaneous according to the report.

We decided to look more deeply into this matter. What we found was that sneeker manufacturer Reebok actually helps organizations with a unique motivational program.

Or do they?

When Felcher and Sons needed to improve employee productivity they turned to Reebok for help. Here is how Reebok answered:

Labels: Humor, Motivation, Survey, Video

Life Lesson: Leaders enjoy the successes of others.

When preparing for Impact Today’s daily posting and the posting for my other blog, Tapestry™, I review a tremendous amount of material. It is an enjoyable effort as often I stumble across something absolutely remarkable. My friend, Richard Buzard, first called my attention to a video of Paul Potts. Paul was a common man, selling car phones in Wales, UK. Paul is also an uncommon opera singer being introduced to the world on television’s Brittan’s Got Talent.

It is featured on Tapestry because Paul has brought the culture of opera back into the public dialog. But there is something more to the story, which I realized this morning.

Each time I listen the same thing happens as his voice first reaches perfect tone at the high notes and the cameras pan a stunned panel of judges. At thus point I shed a tear.

This morning I realized why I can listen over and over and the same impact occurs. It is because at that moment it becomes clear that Paul has met a life-long goal. What a marvelous thing to witness, to share in, and in some way to remind us all that dreams can come true.

Paul Potts has now sung around the world, including a performance before the Queen of England. And with each performance he challenges us to turn our dreams into reality.




Visit our other blog, Tapestry™ to hear a mixed duet featuring Pavarotti and Potts. It is another moving performance.

Labels: Goals, Motivation, Video

Here is a light-hearted look at customers that are only interested in the lowest price possible. The next time you are in intense negotiations, think of this video to reduce your stress.

Labels: Anecdote, Humor, Negotiation, Sales, Stress, Video