Good morning, Team! It’s Friday 

I was having a conversation this morning with Anne about the little things; getting up early, squeezing in a small workout as compared to skipping it altogether, carving out a few minutes to enjoy the pool and hot tub before it closes for the season. She used the term “butterfly effect” and while I’d heard it, I had to google it to make sure I knew what it meant.

Then my brain went to, how does that impact things in the workplace, for leaders, for commerce, for … whatever?

Have you ever noticed how some days everything is a little bit off? You got to bed late, hit the snooze in the morning, spill your coffee, only half a bowl of cereal left and no time for eggs and toast…you get the gist. It trickles to work-you miss a meeting, piss off your boss, drop your computer and think to yourself, I should have stayed in bed today.

Now let’s look at the positive side. You take the time to greet a coworker, show genuine interest, share a story or a recipe or a book you just read. You make a small investment in someone and demonstrate you care. They in turn share the story, make the dish, or read the book and increase their knowledge, their circle of trusted friends or their joy. Lather, rinse, repeat. Every day just a little bit better.

You have the power to influence positive outcomes. No matter how insignificant it seems at the time, it does make a difference.

Have a blessed weekend!

Eric