Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators [Paperback]

Diane Hodges (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1412913381 | ISBN-13: 978-1412913386 | Publication Date: December 7, 2004 | Edition: 1

Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work and transform each day of the week into an opportunity for creativity and fun.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is well thought out, well written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples and is a one point source for ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? This is the 'must have' book for you." (William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher )

"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the 'To Do Pile'." (Nelda Howton, Principal )

"The timing of this book is invaluable as our district addresses staff recruitment and retention goals." (Stephen Kleinsmith, Superintendent )

"This book is for every well-intended administrator or frustrated staff member! It shows the power of positive reinforcement and the importance of recognition and appreciation in our schools today." (Bob Nelson, President )

"As a professional trainer, Looking Forward to Monday Morning is a marvelous addition to my collection of icebreakers and team building exercises. Organizations that implement even a few of the ideas in this book will find they have happier, more productive employees who enjoy coming to work." (Allen Dietz )

"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book was truly enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author." (Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business )

"In the spirit of the holiday season we gave all faculty, board members, administrators, and counselors copies of the book." (Susan Symons, Director )

"Diane Hodges reminds us that there is a vast difference between compensation (the money) and recognition...many talented people leave good jobs and good money simply because they do not feel appreciated or valued as people.  Buy the book, read the examples, but even more important, follow through.  Go on, show someone you appreciate them!" (Nurturing Potential, Issue 18 )

"If you ever wanted to thank your staff but didn’t know how, this is the book for you. Hodges notes that surveys show that recognition for a job well done ranks higher as a motivational factor than wages and job security. Principals and managers who actively show how much they value their employees build a positive climate that filters down to students. The ideas contained in this book are sure to tickle your staff and build morale." (Principal Magazine )

From the Publisher

The book combines ideas from many organizations on how to keep their staff morale high. The timing for this book couldn't be better. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412913381
• ISBN-13: 978-1412913386
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a "must" read!, June 18, 2002

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Shawna Mahaffey (Saginaw, Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators (Paperback)

Looking Forward to Monday Morning is a must read for all educational administrators and indivuduals who even think that they may be an administrator someday. It is also very helpful for anyone who is required to lead a team or help motivate a group of individuals toward a common goal. Through the use of subtle humor, Dr. Hodges, gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our indivdual workplace environment. This book was truly enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author.

This book should be required reading for school administrators, business managers and employees who feel that work should be a happy place!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight the "Monday" Blahs, February 1, 2002

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William R. Warren (South Haven, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators (Paperback)

Dr. Hodges has done it again. This book is filled with hundreds of easy to do and manage activities designed to bring any workplace alive. Whatever the situation: retirements, birthdays, holiday celebrations, "thank you"s, or "Atta Boy/Atta Girl" recognitions, Diane has plenty of ideas for managers or even co-workers. This book shows just how easy it can be to make someone's day at work special.

This book is well thought out, written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples. It's a one point source of ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? Then this is the "must have" book for you.

William R. Warren
South Haven, MI

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking Forward to Monday Morning, June 29, 2002

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A. Dietz (Wenatchee, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators (Paperback)

As a professional trainer, "Looking Forward to Monday Morning" is a marvelous addition to my collection of icebreakers and team building exercises. The book is full of a wide range of straightforward ideas to show appreciation for employees. Organizations that implement even a few of the ideas in this book will find they have happier, more productive employees who enjoy coming to work. I strongly recommend this book to managers, supervisors, and others who are responsible for the esprit de corps of their work environment.