#ThirstyThursday Issue #132

🙋🏾‍♀️ Working Moms: The U.S. gives lip service to motherhood while not supporting moms at work.

📩 Communication: How to write a good follow-up email.

💻 Technology: Are we unprepared for AI breakthroughs? Experts say so.

🌼 Lifestyle: The brightest people, products, and ideas that are changing the game in 2024.

👠 Work: How to audit your workspace and maximize well-being.

Takeaways:

• Control Your Response: You can’t control others’ behavior, only your reaction. Focus on understanding and managing your triggers.
• Self-Mastery: Reflect on what provokes your emotional responses when someone shows jealousy toward you. This self-exploration can help you handle similar situations better in the future.
• Improve Your Environment: By addressing your triggers and changing your behavior, you may find your work environment improves without needing to resign.

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At the last company I worked at, we used Bonusly—it was a simple platform, but it got everyone pumped.

People felt a sense of pride whenever they got points and recognition, so they went above and beyond.

Using Bonusly in a nutshell: You get a set amount of points each month (in my case it was 100 pts) that you can award to anyone in the company, accompanied with a message.

What I personally loved about Bonusly:

• Your points don’t roll over so it encourages you to use them before they expire; you celebrate your team’s wins, big and small
• The feed is public so everyone (including C-suite) can see how awesome you are
• Points can be redeemed for rewards (I always redeemed mine for cash and bought flights to Cabo once!)
• Set up is a breeze & easily scalable; our company grew to 1,000+ employees, and the plans were easy to switch as we grew.

Plus—Bonusly just started offering free trial so you can try it out yourself with all the bells & whistles for 14 days.

Joanna (Co-Founder of TA)

Takeaways:

• Play the “New Person” Card: Use your newbie status to ask questions and set up meetings with almost anyone. This unique “superpower” lasts for about 90 days, so make the most of it.
• Create a VIP List: Identify key players who can influence your career trajectory—your manager, teammates, other colleagues, and higher-level managers. Aim for a list of 10-20 people and note their contact information.
• Send Daily Meeting Requests: Use this template: “Hi [Name], I’m [Your Name] and I just started on [Your Team]. I’d love to grab a virtual coffee to learn more about your role, what you do at [Company], & how we can collaborate!”
• Ask the Right Questions: When you meet, ask:
  1. What are you and your team working on?
  2. If you had a magic wand, what could our team do to make your life easier?
  3. What’s your best advice for someone new here?
• Document Everything: Note their answers and add personal details like hobbies or family names. This becomes your relationship roadmap.
• Find “Double Dip” Wins: Identify common challenges and advice, then brainstorm solutions that benefit multiple VIPs.
• Take Action and Report Back: Implement solutions based on their advice. Follow up to share your actions and results, showing your proactive approach.

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Takeaways:

• Leverage Existing Businesses: Acquire small, profitable businesses with modest down payments and seller financing.
• Expand Services: Enhance your core business by adding complementary services or products to boost revenue.
• Acquire Competitors: Grow your business by buying out competitors, especially those looking to retire, and benefit from economies of scale.
• Purchase Assets: Buy discounted assets from struggling businesses to increase capacity and profitability.
• Diversify Offerings: Add new services or products to your business to attract more customers and increase profits.
• Transform Costs into Revenue: Convert major expenses into profit centers by producing and selling your own branded products.

Read the X thread here.

We’ve all been there.

Feeling frustrated because of duplicated efforts, especially when “Jessica” never checks her work chat.

You sit at your desk, wondering if your team will ever become a high-performing unit.

The answer is: definitely YES, and here’s how.

On Thursday, May 30th, you are invited to join a thought leadership webinar featuring Peter Smit, a top collaboration expert from Canada.

He will discuss proven methods to streamline internal communications.

This webinar is perfect for HR, marketing and internal communications professionals who want to know the latest tips and tricks that help teams communicate better, collaborate more, and crush those project goals together.

Register today, feel the synergy!

Takeaways:

• The recipe offers a healthier option compared to Dunkin’, with only 117 calories and 12g of protein.
• Despite being low-calorie and high-protein, the recipe is easy to make and tastes great.
• The recipe requires:
  • 40g of flour
  • 15g of sweetener
  • 1.5g of baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of Greek vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
• Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. For the frosting, mix 40g of chocolate protein powder, 40g nonfat Greek yogurt, 8g sweetener, 8g skim milk, and 5g cocoa powder.

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🧺 Keep your bathroom tidy with this bamboo storage cabinet featuring a hidden laundry hamper.

🌸 Elevate your décor with this stunning pink mosaic vase, perfect for any floral arrangement.

📚 Thania is excited about Gary Vaynerchuk’s new book, How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World. Check it out!

• Robert Half is hiring for a Community Marketing Manager (Atlanta, GA).
• Carefeed is hiring for a VP of Marketing (Cincinnati, OH).
• Nurses and More Inc. is hiring for a Director of Nursing (Charlotte, NC).
• Korn Ferry is hiring for an HR Director (Nashville, TN).