Thursday, November 27, 2008

Lack oomph? Inspiring posters can boost employee morale

By Dave and Carol Womble

Art that inspires is lovely ... but art that motivates advances to a whole new level. Framed art can give your employees that little extra little oomph they need to stay motivated and reach common goals.

An important trend in office decorating today includes the use of motivational posters. Motivational art doesn't just inspire; it encourages employees to forge cohesive bonds with coworkers and work toward the greater overall success of the company

Framed motivational art provides a terrific way to keep employees focused and on track. An inspirational poster of a team of skydivers or a rowing team can help reinforce your message that each member of your team is a valued employee and has a key role to play in the company.

More and more, however, these motivational posters are popping up in places other than traditional office settings. They're making their presence known in recreational centers, school classrooms and in health clubs. Why? Because whatever it is we do, we all need motivation.

Teachers use motivational posters to get their students excited about learning - and achieving ... even excelling! Kids need to know their efforts will pay off - and visual reminders are a great way to reinforce the concept of perseverance.

In the gym, coaches and trainers (at the high-school, collegiate and professional levels) use motivational posters to keep their athletes focused. You'll see them in gyms, fitness centers and recreational facilities - because positive reinforcement makes a world of difference in helping athletes realize their potential and strive for excellence.

In the corporate world, use motivational posters to acknowledge achievement. Present a key employee with an inspirational poster that reflects his or her accomplishment - better still, choose a theme or image that bears special significance to the recipient.

A framed piece of motivational artwork is an outstanding way to encourage someone you care about who's going through a rough patch ... maybe feeling downhearted about the loss of a job ... an illness or injury ... even the death of a family member. An inspirational and uplifting poster can do wonders to lift the spirits of someone you love.

Maybe it's someone really close to you - someone in your family ... even your household - who's having a tough time. Hearten that loved one who's struggling with the gift of a touching motivational poster. Or perhaps you're the one who needs a bit of soothing and encouragement. Give yourself the gift of inspiration with your favorite image, quotation or theme - and brighten up your own little corner of the world.

But while it's true that motivational art is motivational, let's not forget that it's also art. Beautiful, heart-stirring art. And you've probably got a bare spot on a wall in your home or office that could use some brightening up. Liven up that wall with a stunning piece of motivational art ... and notice how much better you feel when you notice it hanging there.

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