#116: How to Make Someone's Day with Howard H. Prager
Does it seem like the world is in particularly brutal shape right now? We’ve got violence happening across the country, politicians deciding how people should use their bodies, inflation and rising grocery prices, and oh yes, let’s not forget there’s still a pandemic going on.
Sometimes, it feels like we’re living the “this is fine” dog on fire cartoon in real life. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. We just need to be extra diligent about picking each other up. For Howard H. Prager, he’s made it a point to make someone’s day — each and every day.
Thankfully, Howard has written the book Make Someone’s Day: Becoming a Memorable Leader in Work and Life, which compiles some fantastic stories of people making each other’s day and offers plenty of tips so you can go do the same in your neck of the woods. We’re also chatting about the Cubs World Series victory from 2016, playing tuba, and our favorite Lindt chocolates.
Highlights of our conversation
The story that drove the creation of Make Someone’s Day. Plus, a look inside the “VIP Model” that Howard has created. (3:41)
What kindness means in the workplace and how it’s shifted during the pandemic. (9:40)
A few companies that are great places to work for, plus the important question of our favorite Lindt chocolates. (13:31)
What Howard wanted to convey with his book’s cover and title, and the evolution of that creative process. (15:26)
The unique marketing strategy that comes from Howard’s book, and how it has the potential to take off in super cool ways. (19:02)
Some of the best songs that feature the tuba, including my favorite, “Play That Country Tuba, Cowboy” by The Vandals. (23:40)
How we celebrated the Chicago Cubs World Series victory in 2016 — their first championship in 108 years! (28:10)
The top three ways you can make someone’s day. (31:08)
Where to find Howard H. Prager
Learn more about Howard and all he’s doing at howardhprager.com.
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