Comments on: Have Fun! http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/ The Power of Appreciation Thu, 17 May 2012 12:26:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Judie Metcalf http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/#comment-9 Judie Metcalf Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:40:22 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=55#comment-9 Hi Mike! My supervisor shared your email and I had to share a great work experience on the very subject of smiling. I am pleased to be a member of the CSI (Customer Smile Instigators). Our 3 person team has presented motivational videos, posters and scripting to department colleagues with the motto, "Find your smile, it starts with you". The finale is a funny faced creation we call, Smilin Sam. Sam's smiley face is welcoming to all, his pipe cleaner arms offer support and collaboration, his body reminds us that the workplace (medical financial services)is a sacred place, his outstretched arms hold a heart to remind us everyone is treating in a loving and caring manner while his feet guide us to follow up and follow through! We are very interested in reading your books for continued ideas to inspire to smile. Hi Mike!

My supervisor shared your email and I had to share a great work experience on the very subject of smiling. I am pleased to be a member of the CSI (Customer Smile Instigators). Our 3 person team has presented motivational videos, posters and scripting to department colleagues with the motto, “Find your smile, it starts with you”. The finale is a funny faced creation we call, Smilin Sam. Sam’s smiley face is welcoming to all, his pipe cleaner arms offer support and collaboration, his body reminds us that the workplace (medical financial services)is a sacred place, his outstretched arms hold a heart to remind us everyone is treating in a loving and caring manner while his feet guide us to follow up and follow through! We are very interested in reading your books for continued ideas to inspire to smile.

]]> By: Barbara http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/#comment-8 Barbara Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:59:51 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=55#comment-8 Mike, Love the article!! So in with my thinking. There was a grumpy lady at work and everytime I saw her I said 'Smile, they will wonder what you are up to!" - it always made her laugh and then she smiled the rest of the day. She has since retired to spend time with her grandchildren - she realized that the fun in life was to enjoy it, not work. Mike, Love the article!! So in with my thinking. There was a grumpy lady at work and everytime I saw her I said ‘Smile, they will wonder what you are up to!” - it always made her laugh and then she smiled the rest of the day. She has since retired to spend time with her grandchildren - she realized that the fun in life was to enjoy it, not work.

]]> By: Marilyh misner http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/#comment-7 Marilyh misner Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:26:23 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=55#comment-7 Your thoughts are very much like mine. I am a very silly and light hearted person. In tune with myself. My only set back in life at the present is that I have to deal with a lot of grumpy people at work. It is giving me an ulcer and shingles having to deal with these type people on a daily basis. Do you have any suggestions regarding this issue other than find another job? I make more money than I ever have at this job and am very happy otherwise. I have 8 years before I can even think about retiring. I don't feel like it is fair to have to take xzanax just to make it through my work day. When I start laughing and cutting up these people act like I'm crazy or an idiot, of which I am niether. I am a woman in a Bubba Boy's world. Your thoughts are very much like mine. I am a very silly and light hearted person. In tune with myself. My only set back in life at the present is that I have to deal with a lot of grumpy people at work. It is giving me an ulcer and shingles having to deal with these type people on a daily basis. Do you have any suggestions regarding this issue other than find another job? I make more money than I ever have at this job and am very happy otherwise. I have 8 years before I can even think about retiring. I don’t feel like it is fair to have to take xzanax just to make it through my work day. When I start laughing and cutting up these people act like I’m crazy or an idiot, of which I am niether. I am a woman in a Bubba Boy’s world.

]]> By: Norma V Miller http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/#comment-6 Norma V Miller Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:11:53 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=55#comment-6 I heard you at the CSLSR Sunday and was taken with your realness. I am the lady that wanted 2 hugs and told you the story about the woman who came back after I complimented her to ask me again to give her the compliment to thank me. No gremlins second time. I really enjoyed receving your email so soon. I loved your age pictures of your Samantha and family, really darling. Also your list of your talks where. I am at an age and time in live I am positive most all the time, and am happy. We can always use more support all the time. Blessing and fondness to you, Norma I heard you at the CSLSR Sunday and was taken with your realness. I am the lady that wanted 2 hugs and told you the story about the woman who came back after I complimented her to ask me again to give her the compliment to thank me. No gremlins second time. I really enjoyed receving your email so soon. I loved your age pictures of your Samantha and family, really darling. Also your list of your talks where. I am at an age and time in live I am positive most all the time, and am happy. We can always use more support all the time. Blessing and fondness to you, Norma

]]> By: Rebekah http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/2008/07/have-fun/#comment-5 Rebekah Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:57:40 +0000 http://www.mike-robbins.com/blog/?p=55#comment-5 What a great article, Mike! I love the thought of finding something fun or light-hearted in even stressful parts of life. Wouldn't it be nice if even in the midst of sadness, like for example an obituary, a sentence was included that followed your suggestion and said, "and Joe loved ____. It always made him laugh when _______." As always, you're inspiring! What a great article, Mike! I love the thought of finding something fun or light-hearted in even stressful parts of life.

Wouldn’t it be nice if even in the midst of sadness, like for example an obituary, a sentence was included that followed your suggestion and said, “and Joe loved ____. It always made him laugh when _______.”

As always, you’re inspiring!

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