optimistic approach – The Positive Agency

Perfection is not the point

4th September 2017ValerieJones

continuous improvement Why do we spend so much time waiting to be fully ready before moving on?

C’mon guys, GO GO GO!

Now is…now

24th July 2017ValerieJones

Pleine conscience This clock should be mandatory in all offices…and homes!

Best “to do” list ever

10th July 2017ValerieJones

happy to do list SAVE, PRINT, SHARE !!!

A 9-year-old decides @ Virgin Trains

3rd July 2017ValerieJones

Virgin-West-Coast Nine-year-old Amelie Bridge was treated to a very special trip down to London recently courtesy of Virgin Trains and Thames Rockets after she wrote to Richard Branson with suggestions for a new First Class menu. Isn’t it a fantastic illustration of how a business is able to pay attention to individuals? Read the full story HERE

2 for a smile

26th June 2017ValerieJones

Sourire partagé This picture is perfect: happiness, friendship, colors, combination of technology and tradition. What else do you want?

To Be a Genius, Think Like a 94-Year-Old

17th April 2017ValerieJones

John Goodenough In this interview by The New York Times, Dr Goodenough says “I’m old enough to know you can’t close your mind to new ideas. You have to test out every possibility if you want something new.”

Studies have shown that inventors peak in their late 40s and tend to be highly productive in the last half of their careers. Yipee!

Read this article here

Easter surprise in the office!

10th April 2017ValerieJones

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What if you surprise your colleagues this year for easter?

You would buy only a few more chocolate eggs and bunnies, put them in your office bag between your laptop and your phone and drop them on your colleagues keyboards a few minutes before they arrive next Tuesday! I’ve done that last year with my team and still remember the smiles, the chocolate moustaches at the coffee machine and even some selfies with bunnies later in the day!

No need for the full egg hunt, with a little straw basket (even if I can see your smile thinking of a few possibilities…) to create a very positive buzz, gratitude and a wonderful beginning of the day for those around you!