Monday tip: Learn 3 new things about a co-worker

The Chief Happiness Officer's monday tipsYour mission this monday is to learn three things about a co-worker, that you didn’t already know.

That’s it: Over lunch or in a coffee break or something, take the time to learn at least three new things you didn’t already know about one co-worker. About their professional background, education, private life, etc…

Simple, huh? :o)

The Chief Happiness Officer’s monday tips are simple, easy, fun things you can do to make yourself and others happy at work and get the work-week off to a great start. Something everyone can do in five minutes, tops. When you try it, write a comment here to tell me how it went.

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7 responses to “Monday tip: Learn 3 new things about a co-worker”

  1. Steven Aitchison Avatar

    I learned three things today about someone and I’ll never look at her the same way again!!!

    Only kidding, good tip. We spend nearly 30% of our day with some people and we never really get to know them.

  2. MindSmack Avatar

    Should be done with neighbors too.

    Sam
    MindSmack.com
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  3. Schwarze Avatar

    So simple but yet so effective..

  4. Alexander Avatar

    Steven: That is too true. And it’s not healthy!

    Mindsmack: Great idea, get to know your neighbour.

    Schwarze: Sometimes almost always the simple ideas are the best.

  5. Gal Morale Avatar

    Alex,

    Love your blog, and great tip! I often invite my audiences to find out 3 new things about a co-worker (or customer) and then take ACTION on what they learned.

    For instance, I learned that one of my colleagues loved a certain type of coffee. So, on my way to see her I picked up a bag. She was touched that I remembered.

    Again, great blog. You’ve got yourself a new reader.

    Warmly,
    Donna Cutting
    aka Gal Morale

  6. Alexander Avatar

    Gal M: Thanks for the kind words :o) Way to go on the coffee – that’s the simple kind of kindness that really makes a difference!

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