Laugh every day

Every once in a while, you are blessed with a great boss.  One of my best put that line on my performance plan.

“Laugh every day.”

The beauty of that line is multi-layered.

First, obviously, it’s simply a great idea for all of us to consider every day of our lives.

Second, it tells you a lot about this particular boss. He valued humor, keeping things light, and having fun – every day.

Third, by putting this on my performance plan, it suggested that I should have the same expectation of those who reported to me in the corporate hierarchy. The message was clear: At least in this department, work should be fun.

Don’t get me wrong. He was a tough boss. Demanding. But, he was genuine. Truly interested in you as an individual every bit as much as he was interested in “hitting the numbers” for the business.

Put that line on your performance plan. Make it a specific goal for you to achieve in your work – and in your life – every day.