4.5 Ways to Sell Happiness

Do you know how hard it is to sell “happy”? As the owner of “The Happy Printers,” selling “happy” is one of the hardest things I have EVER done. I have climbed mountains, lived with nomadic tribesmen, lost a parent when I was young, and I’ve been married for 32 years. But, believe me when I tell you that trying to sell “Happy” is a bear.  It’s so much more difficult than any of those other things (just don’t tell my wife, OK?) Generally, I’m a pretty happy guy. But for my employees, it can be a totally different story. Employees are human, which means they don’t always come to work with the right attitude. People can sometimes bring their “baggage” to work. Here are four and a half things that have worked for me to minimize those baggage claim tickets and retain our “Happy.” 1)  Engage with as many employees as possible on a daily basis. Your time is important. But their interaction with you is more important. You’re the big boss, which mean they will naturally gravitate to you. Be sure to always have a kind word available for those around you. Your company may be your life, but to your

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