Clarissa Stokes Advances in Management Training Program

Turner Enterprises, Inc. is glad to announce the promotion of Clarissa Stokes to Corporate Trainer. In a brief time, Clarissa has shown a stellar student mentality and an awesome work ethic. These traits have granted her great success and garnered the respect of her peers leading to the appointment of this leadership role. Amanda Marsiglio, Clarissa's mentor, says "Clarissa is an exceptionally bright young lady who had a great will to succeed and swiftly accomplished her goals." Turner Enterprises is proud to have Clarissa as an integral part of the team.

Turner Enterprises, Inc. Helps Raise Funds for Phenomenal Charity

Turner Enterprises ventured down to Atlanta to participate in a Charity Bowl-A-Thon to help support Operation Smile.  This phenomenal charity funds surgeries of less fortunate children in foreign countries who are born with facial deformities. Philanthropists from around the country traveled to help support this awesome humanitarian effort. Silent auctions, bowling, and raffles filled the day and resulted in over $10,000 raised for the charity. It was a wonderful experience and Turner Enterprises can't wait to kick off another round of fund raising efforts back home in Michigan!

Are Funny People More Successful in Business?

A review of a very interesting perspective on workplace humor offered to us by Forbes Magazine.

When thinking of humor in the workplace, your mental rolodex probably retrieves old school information that touts the idea that humor is too dangerous within the office setting.
Jenna Goudreau of Forbes Magazine concluded that well placed humor can actually be beneficial at work. Whether it helps to provide a fresh perspective or makes for a more colorful presentation, a humorous work environment definitely creates a more enjoyable work day and more genuine connections with coworkers.

There is little success where there is little laughter. 
Andrew Carnegie 

How To Set Goals in the New Year

How To Set Goals in the New Year

By Sava Tang Alcantara

Setting resolutions at the start of a new year can be effective if you create goals that are realistic and you make them fun in some way. You might brainstorm different ways to accomplish the goal or recruit a friend to help you do it. For example, to lose 10 pounds, consider how to exercise daily, take up a new dance or martial arts class, and ask a good friend to be your workout buddy to keep you motivated.

The idea is to maintain a healthy sense of humor: The more rigid or extreme the goal is, the less likely it will be that it will be attractive or attainable. Allow yourself to make mistakes and enjoy the process as much as reaching---or even surpassing--your new goals.

Step 1

List all the projects and goals you would like to complete during the new year. Don't hold back: This is more of a brainstorming session to get all the ideas out onto paper for you to see them. Try not to censor yourself by limitations of time or budget--simply list the goals.
For example, a list might include: drop 15 pounds, buy a new car, take a surfing trip to Hawaii 

Step 2

Cluster similar goals together to organize this large "wish list." You might group all exercise- and nutrition-oriented goals together. For example, list these similar projects together: joining a running group, doing at least 30 minutes of cardio a day, biking one day a week to work, eating fish once a week and cutting back on coffee.

By doing this, the goals become more defined and clear-cut and less overwhelming.

Step 3

Trim your goals to the top five most important---or desirable---goals. Think of working on these goals for the first six months of the new year, say, from January to June.

If you had 15 to 20 goals on your "master list," by tackling a few at a time and prioritizing them, it will be more likely that you accomplish these goals.

Step 4

Create a specific time frame and action plan for each goal. For example, if you want to run with a group after work, check a calendar and determine which days of the week you are most likely to have time to run with them. It might be two days a week, like Tuesdays and Saturdays. The time frame might be three months to see if you like the group and feel it is working for you. The action plan would be to join the group and see how your workouts go for a month.

Step 5

Re-evaluate after a month. After 30 days, if you find you no longer have a burning desire to learn how to crochet a poncho, drop that crafting class from your goals list. Replace it with another goal or simply use that surplus time for your other goals.

Keep your sense of humor. If your workout buddy bails on you, replace him or her or decide to use your workouts as "moving meditations." If you need the motivation of someone else to exercise, book a trainer for a few sessions or ask a co-worker to fill in.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/62614-set-goals-new-year/#ixzz2GNqtbtpT

Amanda Marsiglio Dominates AT&T Campaign

Turner Enterprises Inc. is proud to announce that Amanda Marsiglio has taken over the rankings becoming the #2 representative in the entire nation! Amanda credits her immense success to her competitive attitude along with her high work ethic. She also stresses the importance of creating short-term goals for herself. 

"I made it my goal to hit top 50 so that's exactly what I did." 

Turner Enterprises Inc. congratulates Amanda on her immense success and is excited to see her continue to make the most of her opportunity here!

Turner Enterprises, Inc. Travels to Chicago

Over the weekend, Turner Enterprises, Inc. traveled to attend the Regional Conference in Chicago to meet with the top executives from the Midwest region. The conference provided guidance and networking opportunities for everyone from newcomers to the seasoned Managers. The highlight of the trip was the awarding of the Top Leader pin to their very own, Ian Bruce (pictured below w/ Asst. Manager Dana Sellers)! President Darrell Turner states, "we are so proud to see Ian's career flourish with us and I was honored to present him with his top leader pin!" Their trip was very revitalizing and their guys are back in the office today ready to get back to another exciting work week at Turner Enterprises, Inc. 

Thanksgiving Facts!

With the holiday approaching Turner Enterprises is sharing some fun facts about Thanksgiving that they learned today in the office!

Check them out!

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/11/10-interesting-thanksgiving-facts/