Inspiring Workplaces 
The Way Work Ought to Be!

#1,108- January 21, 2026

It's been a minute since I've shared one of these fabulously fun customer responses. My dear friend and long-time subscriber Linda Leclerc (who, as a Laughter Yoga guru will definitely appreciate upcoming Belly Laugh Day) sent this email response she received courtesy of Simply Living: 

All was quiet today until the Simplify Living warehouse intercom crackled to life: 

“Listen up people! We’ve got a new order for Linda...”

…but no one could hear the rest of the announcement over the thunderous roar of applause.

Champagne bottles were popped.

Tears of joy were shed.

‘Don't Stop Believin' by Journey blared from every speaker.

Even Derrick, our Logistics Manager smiled—and Derrick never smiles.

Simply put, your order caused pandemonium and everyone at Simplify Living is thrilled to have earned your business. 

Once we clean up our celebration mess, we’ll be working to get your order packaged, shipped and on its way to you ASAP.

Now, why wouldn't we all inject a little more levity and humanity into all our correspondence, whether it's internal or external? It needn't be this full on silly... it could be even sillier! Or it could just be a dash of humor sprinkled gently in to let us know there are real human beings being human behind the message! 

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We interrupt this newsletter with an important reminder announcement: My gluten-free virtual presentation Great Workplace Cultures Don't Happen By Accident: 14 Ways to Ramp Up and Energize Your Culture to Fuel Extraordinary Results is fast approaching! (And psst...by the way there's a lot more than 14 ideas.) 

On Thursday, January 29, I'll be sharing real-world examples and proven strategies to help you build a more humane, collaborative, inspiring, and fun workplace. It's all about the way work OUGHT to be! 

Whether you are a senior leader, team supervisor, or front line employee this is for you! 

It's for anyone who wants to make an impact on your team, who wants to work in a happier, more collaborative workplace, or who wants to get inspired and energized for the year ahead!  

If you can't make the January 29th live presentation we will miss you terribly, but you will have access to the recording so we've got you covered. 

And if your entire team or company wants to join, please respond to this email for group discount rates.   

I look forward to seeing you there!