Monday, February 3, 2025

Who Owns Morale?

 I came across this quote recently…and really appreciated it on many levels. 

 

A long held frustration of mine is when I hear…’morale is really bad.’ Morale is comprised of all of us. 

Yet, as leaders- it is our duty to lead the charge on morale. 

 

How can we? 

 

Gentlemen, enlisted men may be entitled to morale problems, but officers are not… I expect all officers in this department to take care of their own morale. No one is taking care of my morale.” ~General George C. Marshall

 

What are you doing to lead yourself for remaining positive- and upbeat?

 

Intentionality wins the day. 

 

If you are struggling with ideas to feed your own morale…this idea has resonated with me. 

 

As I have shared before, I am a big Jon Gordon fan. As JG was on his ‘positivity’ journey, he incorporated ten minute ‘Gratitude Walks’ into his daily routine. 

 

Perhaps you have other ideas on how you lead yourself in generating positive – infectious morale. If so, I would love to hear them. 

 

If you are struggling with any ideas…start with the Gratitude Walk. (And while you are at it…begin to chart/ measure your progress. ðŸ˜Š ) 

 

I am always in your corner. Win the Day. I am here if you need anything. Take care – pja

 

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Bringing it back...

 As you may recall, I had a practice of putting out my Monday Morning Minute of Motivation. It went into hibernation. I am waking it up…albeit it’s not Monday Morning. 

 

You will get this the first Monday of the month. It will take less than a minute to read. And, for those who prefer books on tape, call me- I will read it to you. ðŸ˜Š

 

One of the most important things I do (I believe) is to uplift and encourage you. This would be part and parcel of those efforts…

 

Prior to the new year…I had encouraged/challenged you all to come up with one word to be your focus/guide/ encouragement/ north star as you step into 2025. 

 

For me, I wrestled with selecting one. (I had already used ‘Focus’ 6 out of the past 10 years…figured I couldn’t use it again😊 ). 

 

The word ‘Intentional’ kept coming to mind. But I still had not decided definitively…

 

January 1 came and went. I woke up January 2nd- my watch gives me a daily briefing. It always ends with some type of encouragement or motivation. 

 

On the 2nd, it read, Make Today Count. As I sat down for my morning quiet time, my verse of the day centered on being intentional with our time. 

 

It was settled. I had received enough confirmation for my word. Intentional. 

 

3 take aways…

  1. You still have time to decide on your 1 Word. 
  2. Look for those opportunities in your life for affirmation for what may be on your heart. 
  3. Decide. Share with others for accountability. Then get after it. 

 

I hope you have a great week ahead. I am always in your corner. 

 

Win the Day – pja

 

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