Eleanor Togneri

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Rocks for Hope

“If one person sees hope out of the darkness with Rocks for Hope, then all the work has been worth it.” ~ Bonnie Anne Fulghum Executive Director of MHA – Aiken The mission of Mental Health America of Aiken County is to serve as an advocate and a community resource by promoting positive mental health in Aiken. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. MHA Aiken County, formerly known as Mental Health Association of Aiken County, has played a vital role in the community since 1967. We are an affiliate of Mental Health America and work closely with MHA South Carolina. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide, Mental Health America works

Humility In The Workplace Leads To Success!

Humility isn’t about being passive and weak. It’s about showing respect and recognizing truth in all situations, including in the workplace. But among these many important attributes, the value of humility seems to be consistently overlooked. Part of this is due to common misconceptions about what humility is and what it means to be humble. In reality, however, humility is one attribute that no leader should do without. Part of the reason humility tends to be overlooked in the workplace is because it is frequently misconstrued as a “weak” attribute. We have been led to believe that people who are humble are easily bulldozed by others and are not willing

Enthusiasm is a Must for Success

Enthusiasm is the energy, the intense zeal, the inspiration, the focus, the fervor, the excitement, or the enjoyment found in people when they are possessed by a conscious or unconscious desire to do something. If you have ever wondered what differentiates the average person from the one who has achieved stupendous success, you will realize that it may be the intensity of enthusiasm that has helped the highly successful person reach such great heights. Those who accomplished great things in their chosen fields could not have done so without enthusiasm. Enthusiasm Gives You Sustainable Power To achieve success in your endeavors, you should never be a quitter. There may be

Gifting for Work

Every year during the holiday season we create memories and stories with our family and friends. But have you thought about how to thank and gift your employees? Gifts that are personal are very special, and your employees will appreciate that you made the extra effort to think about what they would enjoy. Choose a gift that fits your budget and won’t easily be forgotten. You can start with a card for each, hand printed and individually chosen. You can give your employees personalized gifts like a luggage tag or key chain, holiday ornaments with their family names, wine glasses with initials, a cutting board, coasters, etc. Here is a

Celebrating at the Office

As the days of the year grow short on the calendar and thoughts turn to sugarplums and a certain man who wears the red suit and commutes by sled, ‘tis once again the season for office parties, gift exchanges, and corporate social responsibility. Holiday traditions have created wonderful memories for all of us. Year after year we look forward to familiar events, food, and festivities that make the season what it is. It’s a time when people come together to share experiences and have a little fun. These experiences need not be limited to your family and personal life — they can be enjoyed in your workplace as well. Many

The Art of Business

Art in the workplace is much more than pretty pictures As business people we should bring art and creativity into the workplace. Few companies do this, but those who have offer very good feedback and examples of how their staff and clients have responded. Studies show that art at work has many positive effects. Leonardo Da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart didn’t produce their best work in gray, fabric-lined cubicles. Not only are these spaces physically constrictive, but they cramp the birth of new ideas. Little by little companies in corporate America are changing the sea of uninspired cube farms and slowly giving way to open, collaborative work

Work Wisdom | Back to Business

Try not to feel guilty about the downtime you had over the summer months. You earned it! It was good for you and now you should be refreshed, energized and ready to do big things. Start by getting yourself mentally prepared. No more summer vacation brain. It’s easy to get relaxed and enjoy the summer season and your vacation and hard to get back into full work mode again with emails, deadlines and meetings. However, it can’t be avoided, especially if you want to be your best for the last and important quarter of the year. Go to work with a new set of eyes. Maybe you were frustrated with