The economy is in a train wreck and it's Christmas, Hanukkah and Winter Solstice. Ugh. If this isn't a time for some positive Yellow Hat thinking, I don't know what is. For the uninitiated in 6 Hat Thinking, the Yellow Hat focuses on values and benefits. Why something may work.
So in the spirit of holiday giving, here are 7 ways to give positive energy to co-workers, displaced workers and business in general. And it won't cost you one red cent.
7 Ways to Make it Work.
- Write a real referral. Whether it's on linkedin.com, Google maps, or just an email, take 15 minutes to write a brief, succinct and honest referral for a co-worker or a business you like. Who wouldn't want to receive that?
- Send along a job idea. If you're trolling through Monster.com or happen to hear of an opportunity that reminds you of someone else, pass it along. It doesn't matter if it's perfect, it matters that you are connecting dots.
- Get really social. Jump on Twitter, Facebook, linkedin and any other social network that makes sense. It costs nothing, expands your network and is also entertaining, which is nice to get for free, especially this year.
- Ask Questions and write Answers on linkedin. Stimulate the conversation. Join the party. Toot your horn and someone else's too. Be spirited. Lively.
- Volunteer your time on a charity board. It's another way to make connections, keep your skills sharp and do good in your community. And it beats staring into the abyss with the Grinch.
- Give some of your talent. Whether you critique a resume, help someone network or donate your time to their business development it can help keep the business engines humming.
- Build ideas up. It's easy to Black Hat any idea but in this economy we need builders so when the next person suggests an idea, whether for a job or a new business, deliberately scour your brain for the positive outcomes. Light it up for the holiday season.
Happy Holidays
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