My best life hack

It's sad that things like remembering birthdays is considered a 'life hack'

Forgive me, but I am watching a lot of 'The Office' recently and I cant resist - this looks like Michael's Scott blog entry ;)

Then have a look at Sean Stephenson and his talk about power connecting.<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0hoPfawuU" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0hoPfawuU</a>

I have a similar mindset, but I see it less at being an apparently benevolent manifestation of selfishness, and more as a recognition that minor positive social interactions have a positive, cascading effect.<p>Discussion about "atmosphere" and "work environment" as contrast between employers is common, but the most effective way to transform the space is by acknowledging these basic human traits, and making an effort to promote a positive work (and social) environment.<p>You may be surprised how this can have a multiplying effect, and increase the perceived work dynamic overall.

An interesting experiment. I wonder if pointing out the weakness (constructive criticism) might be helpful as well.