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It’s October! I’m happy to celebrate leaves changing, Halloween, and pumpkin spice lattes. More importantly, it’s #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth and #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. I’ve spent the last few months drafting emails and intranet articles building awareness on these two key topics. What are you doing for #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth or #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth?

Have you ever had to mask your reaction to a bad gift? 🥸 Well, you can put the costumes away after Halloween this year because dashReward is a the holiday gift that everyone loves. Give physical or virtual rewards and let your employees treat themselves. Give more today: https://lnkd.in/eDMCF4zi #EmployeeRewards #EmployeeGifting #HolidayGifting #GiveMore #MakeRewardsMoreRewarding

Friday bites: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – often attributed to Maya Angelou For those who celebrate #Halloween, think back to when you were a kid. If you’re like me, you probably remember going to that one house where either A) they gave away the giant candy bars while others had small ones, or B) they gave away handfuls of candy instead of just a piece or two. But at the end of the night, it’s still just candy and really not that different from everything else in your bag, so why do we remember it? I’d like to think it relates to this quote often attributed to Angelou – it’s not the act of getting more candy than you otherwise would, but instead how good it felt to get that surprise King Size or a handful of Reese’s (the undisputed best Halloween candy). When I think about the role of communicators, so much of what we do ties back to how we make people feel. Tapping into our audience’s emotions helps foster a bond with them, allowing them to feel seen/recognized/understood and helping drive the actions or behaviors we desire. Without the emotional component, words are just letters on a screen among the millions we’ll see that day. I’m sure there are countless ways to use our communications to elicit different emotions, but some of the tricks that have worked for me include: - Avoiding jargon or abbreviations that the audience may not know or be familiar with - Putting the audience at the center of your story with a relevant WIIFM (what’s in it for me) - Using imagery that complements your message and helps convey it visually - Choosing words that deliver impact instead of simply inform – review your draft and ask yourself, ‘is there a stronger way to say this?’ While Halloween is now behind us, here’s to being communicators and leaders who represent the best house in the neighborhood! #fridaybites #strategiccommunication 

“In life, we often acknowledge someone else's needs, but we still prioritize our own preferences—just like giving out our favorite candy instead of what everyone else might want” Rob Volpe explores empathy so thoughtfully. Not everyone loves starburst (heinous, I know), just like not everyone loves a morning meeting, an afterwork social, or the opportunity to present to the team. Leaders are understandably overwhelmed, they can’t possibly have on hand everyone’s favourite candy exactly when it’s needed. The job feels like never ending request counter, where all needs require nourishment. From where I sit though, the work isn’t about satisfying everyone else’s needs. The work is for leaders to recognize: (1) the role of our preferences in determining which needs we easily satisfy, which we tend to ignore, which we struggle mightily against, etc.; and (2) the work we do on our insides, to account for the difference. Rob Volpe, is this in line with what you’re seeing out there?

As a kid, I loved trick-or-treating. The best part? Dumping out my plastic pumpkin and sorting through my Halloween haul. Reese's Cups were always a big win, while the "other" pile was full of strange candies that I didn't care for—Circus Peanuts, anyone? But Halloween also taught me something deeper. As I sorted through my candy stash, I realized that not everyone gives out the same treats. Some houses handed out the crowd-pleasers like M&Ms, while others gave out their own personal favorites, even if it wasn’t what kids were hoping for. Fast forward to adulthood, and I see a parallel with empathy. In life, we often acknowledge someone else's needs, but we still prioritize our own preferences—just like giving out our favorite candy instead of what everyone else might want. 💭 **Do we sometimes prioritize our own needs while acknowledging others?** What was *your* favorite Halloween candy as a kid? And now, as an adult, have you ever caught yourself balancing empathy with self-care in the same way? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #EmpathyMatters #HalloweenMemories #SelfCare #EmpathyInAction

Friday Post: Post-Halloween Clean-Up & Weekly Review 🎃🍬 Halloween’s over, so let’s clear the cobwebs and check-in—did anything slip through the cracks this week? Quick Clean-Up Tips: Tidy "Candy Wrapper" Tasks: Wrap up any lingering tasks or emails. Starting next week fresh = more focus. Spot “Ghost” Tasks: Where did the time go? Identify time-wasters you can streamline or delegate. Refresh Your Goals: Any overlooked goals? Add them to next week’s plan for a stronger Q4 finish. Reflect, clean up, and prep for next week! #FridayCleanUp #Q4Goals #ReflectAndRefresh #TimeSavingTips #YouAreNotAlone #WeAreHereToHelp

Halloween Fun Without the Financial Fright Halloween is a time for fun, but it doesn't have to be a financial scare. With a little planning, you can enjoy the spooky season without breaking the bank. Instead of reaching for your wallet, tap into your creativity. Homemade costumes and decorations can be just as impressive – if not more – than store-bought options. Repurpose old clothes, get crafty with household items, and let your imagination run wild. Smart treat strategies can also save you money. Consider buying candy in bulk, making your own treats, or setting a strict budget. And remember, Halloween isn't just about candy. Explore free community events, enjoy a cozy movie night at home, or decorate your house with items you already own. Creating lasting memories doesn't require a big budget. With a little ingenuity, you can have a fantastic Halloween that's both fun and affordable. How are you planning to celebrate Halloween this year? Share your cost-saving tips and ideas! Check out our blog in the comments below for more Halloween saving hacks! #FinancialFoundations #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #WealthManagement #MoneyMastery

🎃👻 Halloween is creeping up, and we're getting spookily excited! 👻🎃 But before we dive into the candy stash this year, let's talk about the candy we've all received and secretly dreaded while trick-or-treating. 🍬🤢 Drop your worst candy nightmares in the comments below! Let's have a spooktacular discussion! 👇🕸️ #HalloweenFun #CandyHorrorStories #TechknowSolutions

If you're staring at a long evening ahead closing out month end, then this blog is for you. Read our list of the top AP process inefficiencies that are giving your team nightmares this Halloween. And learn more about the solutions that can help you get out of the office before the witching hour: https://lnkd.in/ewAeMvN4 #halloween #AP #accountspayable

Tonight is Halloween. We expect to get hundreds of kids dressed up in their scariest (and cutest) costumery to trick-or-treat at our place. I love it. The dog, not so much. One of my goals is to run out of candy at just the right time so 1. We accomodate most/all of the trick-or-treaters, and 2. We don’t have leftover candy to tempt me all week. My second goal is to enjoy this interaction: Trick or treater: How many can I take? Me (in my infamous “fur” dollhead jacket): How many do you want to take? The kids are usually very surprised. Many struggle to come up with, “the right answer.” There is no “right answer.” Most don’t ask, and just take 1 candy. A few defiantly take a handful. Among those who ask this question, the most common answer is, “2 or 3?” I’m still waiting for someone to say, “all”. I will then pour all the candies into their container, turn off the lights, and go watch the latest Chucky movie with whoever is brave enough to join me. There are lessons in here somewhere, but maybe it’s just fun.