Issue 98
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bioLisa Dennie Training Associate Click here for Lisa's Bio
Sherry Pelkey Marketing Coordinator & Trainer Atlantic Canada Click here for Sherry's Bio Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
Email:
Web:
As the Canada Day holiday falls this week, I have had thoughts of celebrations on my mind this last little while. The word celebrate comes from the Greek word melpo – meaning to sing, to dance, to praise.
That definition makes me think about all of the things that cause us to sing, dance and praise and I realized that the sweetest parts of our lives, personally and professionally, centre on celebrations. Special occasions and holidays, the completion of a job well-done and the rewards that it brings, anniversaries celebrating the longevity of a business relationship or a marriage – all of these things are cause for great celebration.
There are many day-to-day occasions that call for celebration too: small moments of joy and accomplishment that are causes to sing, dance and praise also. When a team member goes beyond the call of duty without even giving it a second thought; when two team members collaborate and come up with a result that is far beyond what they each could have accomplished alone; when a client confides that they love to work with your team because of their expertise, humour and fun-loving way of getting things done – these are all a call for great celebration. In human resources, they call these celebrations rewards and recognition, but they are all really great excuses to sing, dance and praise each other for the great things that we accomplish together.
I remember when I first started working for The Marrek Group and I was helping out at a big dinner celebration that Audie was putting on. I was already sure that I had found a great place to work. Then Audie presented me with a bouquet of flowers in front of the hall full of people to celebrate my 3 month anniversary with her. I was floored and I was hooked. That one act of celebration clinched it for me and here I am all this time later! Celebrations mean so much and can have a profound impact on us.
Let’s look for more ways to celebrate – to sing, dance and praise each other, everyday.
Please see the tips section below for help with everyday celebrations.
Have a great week.
Lisa
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Lisa had the great pleasure of running a joint pilot project with Service Oakville in the month of June to provide Customer Service Training for frontline and supervisory staff at the Town of Oakville. It was great fun and the team members at the Town are a very professional group, indeed. We are looking forward to an ongoing relationship to roll out Customer Service training to the entire staff of the Town of Oakville who are committed to providing the best service possible to the citizens of Oakville.
"Associates in the News" – Congratulations to Tracy Irwin! See her announcement below:
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't."
-- Anatole France.
What I know for sure is that after three years of intensive study and a hair-raising commute to Toronto twice a week, I have successfully received my Financial Services Underwriting Diploma and proudly announce my new designation of Mortgage Broker. What I don't know is what I'm going to do with all my newly acquired spare time!
Tracy Irwin, AMP
Mortgage Broker
1-866-797-7616
www.tracyirwinmortgages.com
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Brantford Chamber of Commerce Business
Business After Hours is held once a month on the second Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Our host for July 8th is Cora's Breakfast and Lunch at 195 Henry Street
No registration required.
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by the Fairfield Inn by Marriott
(Date : 2008 July 9)
Come join us for our premier monthly networking event!
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: The Fairfield Inn by Marriott
2937 Sherwood Heights DriveFree for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guestsNo Registration required
Contact : Brendan
More info : | Email : brendan@oakvillechamber.comStoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
Watch for news of our AGM – September 16 at Liuna Gardens in Stoney Creek. Have a great summer!
Contact Connie at 905 664 4000 for more information.
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Workshops
Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)
The T4B Fall Calendar is now available on line..
Watch for the Fall Tools for Business Catalogue available in early August.
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Everyday Celebrations
- Look for the extraordinary in the ordinary. You are certain to find it there.
- Recognize the accomplishments involved in staying the course.
- Celebrate when your team meets and exceeds objectives.
- Spend time together around birthday cakes, potlucks, anniversaries.
- Catch them doing something right and celebrate it.
- Run recognition programs to celebrate the things that often go unnoticed.
- Say “Thank you” for something everyday. They’ll appreciate it.
- Celebrate their personal triumphs – weddings, births, graduations.
- Recognize lifelong learning – publicly, if they feel comfortable with that.
- Remember, great things happen everyday. Appreciate and celebrate them!
Tips Happy Canada Day! __________________________________________________
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July 2nd, 2008
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