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Slackers Slacklining & Ziplining is all the rage! Get out there!

What is Slacklining?

Slacklining is a practice in balance that typically uses 1 inch nylon webbing tensioned between two anchor points. Slacklining is distinct from tightrope walking in that the line is not held rigidly taut (although it is still under some tension); it is instead dynamic, stretching and bouncing like a long and narrow trampoline. The line’s tension can be adjusted to suit the user and different types of webbing can be used to achieve a variety of feats. The line itself is flat, due to the nature of webbing, thus keeping the slacker’s footing from rolling as would be the case with an ordinary rope. The dynamic nature of the line allows for impressive tricks and stunts.

As in the world of sports, the corporate world has coaches, managers, supervisors, and executives, etc. But let’s call them “coaches”. As coaches, we are responsible to train, support, review performance and identify where improvement is necessary, as well as appreciate and celebrate the wins and successes.

Introducing the iRobot Scooba!

Funny article showing a TX man that took a free birthday coffee to a whole new level at Starbucks.  He managed to create a $54.75 coffee drink to set a new record.  His Frappuccino included 60 espresso shots, chocolate and white chocolate syrup, protein powder, whipped cream, caramel and hazelnut drizzles and nut and cookie toppings, essentially creating a giant coffee milkshake.

Sales incentive programs are an effective tool when considering additional ways to motivate your sales force. One objection I hear time and again from potential customers is that their sales people are already heavily compensated with commissions and other cash-like awards so therefore there really is no need for any additional recognition or rewards.
At All Star – we feel strongly that is not the case. Survey results published by the Aberdeen Group and distributed by the Incentive Research Foundation certainly speak to the fact that non-cash incentives and recognition are a sure-fire way to push your sales force to greater heights.

In a couple instances I have talked about branding through this blog and in general it continues to be one of my favorite areas of interest.  This infographic is a simple representation of why branding is important and the areas of focus that are key.  While your company may have its’ own corporate branding – when All Star speaks with clients about this topic we are typically more focused on the brand identity of a company’s rewards program or event.  Of course, as mentioned in the past program/event and company branding should always be aligned in some way.  Take a peek at the graphic to learn a little more about how to initiate the branding of your company’s rewards and recognition program.

Can this really be a good idea?  With candidates and elected officials mired in everything from sexting to bridge closure scandals, will allowing odds makers to possibly affect the outcome elections or worse – put candidates in harm’s way – be the best idea to breathe life in to the Las Vegas sports book scene?  If I were a betting man…..