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September 7, 2015

Neither Rain Nor Snow Day "Neither snow nor rain not heat nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Inscribed on the first New York Post Office Building which opened this day in 1914. So once again the holiday is not what it seems! I love that!  I love the out of the box holidays. The larger purpose of today is for all of us to thank the postal carriers for faithful delivery no matter what the weather. Salami Day The History of Salami If you are a big fan of Salami then you might want to check out this Salami Club of the Month Boss/Employee Exchange Have you ever wanted to be the Boss for a day and make them be the Employee for the day?  Maybe your Boss will go for a switch today!  Swap job descriptions and desks and see what it's like to be in each other's shoes for a day.  If that isn't possible then maybe the two of you can exchange ideas about making things easier or more productive for both of ...

February 13, 2015

Get a Different Name Day What name would you like to have instead of the one you do have? I think at least once in our lives we all wish we would have a different name. Tortellini Day The Origin of Tortellini Tortellini Recipes These are making my mouth water.  Parmesan Tortellini Bites Blame Someone Else Day Toxic: Dealing With A Culture Of Blame (while this focuses on workplace environments the principles are applicable to more than just the workplace) Blaming Justifies Your Own Bad Behavior Don’t Shift Responsibility and Blame How to Accept Blame when You Deserve It The only blame that would be acceptable today, or any day for that matter, is to blame someone else for the good and fun things that you may do to others! Employee Legal Awareness Day Employee Rights in the Workplace Radio Day The Invention of Radio Why The Invention of the Radio Was So Important The Importance of Radio in the 21st Century Madly in Love with Me Day How to Love Your Bo...