Top 10 Signs That Recovery From the Recession is Here – Are You Ready For the Economic Recovery?
September 16th, 2009 Filed under: Uncategorized — Economic Author
A number of economists are predicting increased growth forecasts for the American economy. Employment numbers are slowly improving. Manufacturing activity is bottoming. Housing demand in more markets is improving. The stock market has been rising. Business leaders are more optimistic that the worst may be over. Consumer confidence is beginning to entertain the idea that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train coming the other way!
A lot of people have been suffering due to the economic downturn. Far too many people are still out of work.
It may take some time, but hopefully things are going to get better. Companies and people may have to become more innovative and reinvent themselves.
So what are some signs that the economy is getting better?
Top 10 Signs that Recovery from the Recession is here Letterman Style:
10. People start spending more money on themselves than their pets.
9. Stimulus moves from the boardroom back into the bedroom.
8. “How to Prosper in a Down Economy” books sell for 10 cents at local flea markets.
7. Therapists treat fewer people with stock statement phobia.�
6. Starter homes in Marin County (where I live) inch back to a million dollars.
5. There are significantly fewer posts on the blog Dancing with the Unemployed.
4. Twitter becomes the National Bird.
3. The book “The Art of Possibility” outsells “Greed in the City”.
2. People tire of journaling about discovering who they really are and find meaningful�jobs.
1. “Happy Days Are Here Again” rises to number one on the song charts.
Are you working in a company or law firm where leadership is optimistic about the future?� Does your company or law firm provide leadership coaching and leadership development to help company leaders deal with a turbulent economy? How leaders�communicate�their hope for the future is critical in keeping people positive and engaged. The ability to use humor and create a climate of fun is a great way for leaders to help people achieve their goals in difficult economic times.
One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is “Do I lead in a turbulent economy by staying positive and creating new possibilities?” Emotionally intelligent and socially intelligent organizations provide executive coaching and leadership development for leaders who need to inspire their people in an age of turbulence.
Working with a seasoned executive coach trained in emotional intelligence and incorporating leadership assessments such as the Bar-On EQ-i and CPI 260 can help you become a more effective at keeping the employees in your organization fully engaged especially in tough economic times. You can become a leader who models emotional intelligence and social intelligence, and who inspires people to become fully engaged with the vision and mission of your company or law firm.
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