Just a few days ago, I found myself sitting in a dark cinema, about to watch Harold Lloyd hang from a clock in that old silent movie, "Safety Last." You know, the one from 1923? I couldn't help but get wrapped up in the laughs shared by the audience. It was like we were all in on the same joke, forgetting the world for a solid seventy minutes.
It got me thinking about how we do business, especially in our family-run shops and offices. Things get tough, right? The economy does its dance, and we're supposed to keep up somehow. But in that dark cinema, it hit me: laughter is our secret weapon.
We're all a bit like Lloyd in the movie, doing our best to impress and make a mark. And just like his character, we might find ourselves in silly situations. But here's the kicker – it's those very moments, when we're able to laugh at ourselves and the silliness of it all, that we truly connect with our people – our team, our customers, our family.
I mean, let's be real: sometimes, laughter is all we've got. So why not make the most of it? Bringing a bit of humour into the workplace isn't about not taking things seriously. It's about making the serious stuff a little lighter to carry.
Think about it. When was the last time you had a good chuckle with your team or shared a joke with a customer? It breaks down walls and builds up relationships. And in a family business, where everything is personal, that's golden.
So, my takeaway from that trip to the cinema? Don't be afraid to let laughter in. It's good for the soul and great for business. It keeps us sane, bonds us together, and reminds us that even when times are hard, we've got something priceless that keeps us going.
Keep laughing, folks. It's the glue that keeps us together, especially when the going gets tough.
Is there enough laughter in the business right now and in a good way? Perhaps we can help.
You know where we are.
Until the next time...
