#ThirstyThursday Issue #132

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Thirsty Thursday #132

A humorous illustration with the joke "What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?" The left side of the image features the text of the joke in bold white font on a dark blue background. The right side shows a cartoon scene of a snowman with a top hat and a carrot nose next to a vampire with fangs and a cape, set against a snowy landscape under a full moon, creating a playful and spooky atmosphere.

Click the image for the punchline 👆.

✅ Today’s checklist:

Dealing with a jealous co-worker
The first 90 days at a new job
Smart acquisition strategies to make $1M
Macro Friendly Dunkin’ Donuts

QUICK LINKS

🙋🏾‍♀️ Working Moms: The U.S. gives lip service to motherhood while not supporting moms at work.

📩 Communication: How to write a good follow-up email.

💻 Technology: Are we unprepared for AI breakthroughs? Experts say so.

🌼 Lifestyle: The brightest people, products, and ideas that are changing the game in 2024.

👠 Work: How to audit your workspace and maximize well-being.

WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS

A woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, is looking to her right in a professional setting with modern office furniture and glass walls in the background. Below her is a text overlay from a message that reads, "Do you have any videos on how to deal with a negative, jealous coworker who constantly undermines your work and is..." The image has a soft, pastel abstract border.

Don’t Resign; Dealing With A Jealous Co-Worker

Takeaways:

Control Your Response: You can’t control others’ behavior, only your reaction. Focus on understanding and managing your triggers.
Self-Mastery: Reflect on what provokes your emotional responses when someone shows jealousy toward you. This self-exploration can help you handle similar situations better in the future.
Improve Your Environment: By addressing your triggers and changing your behavior, you may find your work environment improves without needing to resign.

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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Want to Motivate Your Employees? You Better Recognize

At the last company I worked at, we used Bonusly—it was a simple platform, but it got everyone pumped.

People felt a sense of pride whenever they got points and recognition, so they went above and beyond.

Using Bonusly in a nutshell: You get a set amount of points each month (in my case it was 100 pts) that you can award to anyone in the company, accompanied with a message.

What I personally loved about Bonusly:

Your points don’t roll over so it encourages you to use them before they expire; you celebrate your team’s wins, big and small
The feed is public so everyone (including C-suite) can see how awesome you are
Points can be redeemed for rewards (I always redeemed mine for cash and bought flights to Cabo once!)
Set up is a breeze & easily scalable; our company grew to 1,000+ employees, and the plans were easy to switch as we grew.

Plus—Bonusly just started offering free trial so you can try it out yourself with all the bells & whistles for 14 days.

Joanna's headshot

Joanna (Co-Founder of TA)

NEW JOB

The First 90 Days at a New Job

Takeaways:

Play the “New Person” Card: Use your newbie status to ask questions and set up meetings with almost anyone. This unique “superpower” lasts for about 90 days, so make the most of it.
Create a VIP List: Identify key players who can influence your career trajectory—your manager, teammates, other colleagues, and higher-level managers. Aim for a list of 10-20 people and note their contact information.
Send Daily Meeting Requests: Use this template: “Hi [Name], I’m [Your Name] and I just started on [Your Team]. I’d love to grab a virtual coffee to learn more about your role, what you do at [Company], & how we can collaborate!”
Ask the Right Questions: When you meet, ask:
1. What are you and your team working on?
2. If you had a magic wand, what could our team do to make your life easier?
3. What’s your best advice for someone new here?
Document Everything: Note their answers and add personal details like hobbies or family names. This becomes your relationship roadmap.
Find “Double Dip” Wins: Identify common challenges and advice, then brainstorm solutions that benefit multiple VIPs.
Take Action and Report Back: Implement solutions based on their advice. Follow up to share your actions and results, showing your proactive approach.

Read the full LinkedIn thread.

WEALTH BUILDING

A tweet from Codie Sanchez reads: "If you want to be a millionaire, you don't need to invent the next Uber. Here are 7 ways to start making $1 million in a year without a brilliant idea:" The tweet was posted at 6:34 AM on June 28, 2023. It has received 5.4K likes, replies, and retweets. The tweet is displayed against a colorful, abstract background with shapes in pink, yellow, and blue.

Smart Acquisition Strategies to Make $1M

Takeaways:

Leverage Existing Businesses: Acquire small, profitable businesses with modest down payments and seller financing.
Expand Services: Enhance your core business by adding complementary services or products to boost revenue.
Acquire Competitors: Grow your business by buying out competitors, especially those looking to retire, and benefit from economies of scale.
Purchase Assets: Buy discounted assets from struggling businesses to increase capacity and profitability.
Diversify Offerings: Add new services or products to your business to attract more customers and increase profits.
Transform Costs into Revenue: Convert major expenses into profit centers by producing and selling your own branded products.

Read the X thread here.

FREE WEBINAR

A promotional graphic for an upcoming webinar titled "Silos to Synergy: Bridging the Gap for Effective Collaboration," scheduled for May 30th at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. The graphic includes a speech bubble with the text, "Literally spent 4 hours creating a presentation for the next team meeting. Guess what, Jessica’s done it already… 🙄🙄🙄," highlighting a common workplace frustration. The event is hosted by Collabogence in collaboration with Intranet Connections, with a call-to-action button reading "Save My Spot." The background features a gradient from blue to dark blue.

Girl, Stop 👏 Working 👏 In 👏 Silos 👏

We’ve all been there.

Feeling frustrated because of duplicated efforts, especially when “Jessica” never checks her work chat.

You sit at your desk, wondering if your team will ever become a high-performing unit.

The answer is: definitely YES, and here’s how.

On Thursday, May 30th, you are invited to join a thought leadership webinar featuring Peter Smit, a top collaboration expert from Canada.

He will discuss proven methods to streamline internal communications.

This webinar is perfect for HR, marketing and internal communications professionals who want to know the latest tips and tricks that help teams communicate better, collaborate more, and crush those project goals together.

HEALTHY RECIPES

A young woman is holding two donuts, comparing their nutritional content. The donut on the left, labeled "117 cals, 12g protein," is likely the healthier, homemade option. The donut on the right, labeled "270 cals, 4g protein," represents a typical Dunkin' Donuts donut. The woman’s expression and setting suggest she is explaining the benefits of choosing the lower-calorie, higher-protein alternative. The background features a warm light bulb, adding a cozy feel to the image. The image has a bold, red and white abstract border.

Macro Friendly Dunkin’ Donuts

Takeaways:

The recipe offers a healthier option compared to Dunkin’, with only 117 calories and 12g of protein.
Despite being low-calorie and high-protein, the recipe is easy to make and tastes great.
The recipe requires:
- 40g of flour
- 15g of sweetener
- 1.5g of baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. For the frosting, mix 40g of chocolate protein powder, 40g nonfat Greek yogurt, 8g sweetener, 8g skim milk, and 5g cocoa powder.