After discovering one of my strengths from Strengthsfinder 2.0 is positivity, I took on the role of “Employee Morale Improver” at work. Of course I was self-appointed, and have yet to share my title with anyone, but I decided someone needed to help bring unity to the corporate office. Over the past few months I have implemented a few phases to Operation Improve Employee Morale.

Phase 1: Homemade muffins. Whole-wheat-cranberry-orange-with-flaxseed-from-scratch to be exact.  While they were eaten over the course of the week (mostly by me and The Boss), who is going to rave about something so healthy?

Phase 2: Scratch the healthy treats, on to cupcakes. Strawberry with fresh strawberries. Again, these were eaten, yet not devoured, and life at work proceeded as usual.

Phase 3: Jackpot. Banana cupcakes with Reese’s cups in the center and homemade dark chocolate frosting (pictured below). Gone in 60 seconds.

Of course I set one aside for My Manager. When he arrived at work, I gave him the treat of the day.

Me: Here is a little something to start your week off well.

My Manager: Ahhhhh. This looks incredible. What for?

Me: Oh, you know, just trying to improve morale.

My Manager: (takes a bite) WOW! MORALE IMPROVED! (Mouth full of cupcake)

The next day, our CFO came by and told us he wanted to have a finance group lunch, which hasn’t happened in the whole six months I have been there, ever. OPERATION IMPROVE EMPLOYEE MORALE IS A SUCCESS!

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