There is a lot you can learn from Mr. Scott. Sometimes it is more about what you shouldn’t do than what you should do. From the new ways consumers are finding and interacting with businesses, to new content management and client relation systems, there are often too many moving parts for a small team of solo entrepreneurs to handle themselves. People live by a set of rules but play the best when they can be creative with it and make their own decisions while still playing by the rules.” — Anonymous Chapter Four: Getting it Right Sometimes you have to take a break from being the kind of boss that’s always trying to teach people things. Sometimes you just have to be the boss of dancing.” — Michael G. Scott In case you didn’t notice, Michael Scott doesn’t take no for an answer. He climbed his way to Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch and left as the leader of the number one branch in the company. He sets the bar high, and holds himself to that standard. Above all, Michael treasured his relationships with coworkers and clients more than any other part of his job at Dunder Mifflin. Although his desire to be liked was often overbearing, he would have done anything to preserve his friendships:

From the “generous” empty promises to Scott’s Tots to the world’s most uncomfortable dinner party, you probably know by now that Michael Scott wasn’t the best at making decisions, using a computer, or evening holding appropriate conversations. His emotional outbursts made him an odd choice for a manager, and about 99% of his jokes should never be repeated in the workplace. Talking through a problem with a coworker or friend can also provide a fresh perspective on the issue and highlight details you may not have otherwise noticed. Of course, on the other hand, Michael was also a master productivity-killer and his chatter was the weapon of his choice. Write down your big ideas, work tasks, jokes, and pranks like a boss in this stylish journal modeled after Michael G. Scott’s best-selling memoir, Somehow I Managed.Some of you might read the blog and think what can he tell us about business and management, he’s only a regional manager at some low-paying paper company. From what I’ve learned here over the years is that I might not go down in history as one of the world’s best boss, or even best of anything per se, but I surely must’ve done something right considering how happy well off my employees are as they leave their position at Dunder Mifflin The concept of play seems so taboo in today’s climate because those who are seen enjoying their times instead of diligently making sales calls are usually perceived as lazy or unsuccessful. I’ve come to learn that playing in the workplace boosts productivity and creativity, as well as helps, create strong relationships in the workforce. I consider myself less a boss as I am a friend, who manages my other friends. My insistence that the office throw parties so regularly is for the sake of the employees, keeping their morale high by having something to look forward to after a week of making sales and handling our accounts. Raising your standards and setting clear, definitive goals will improve your processes and generate new business. Adapted from Psychology Today, a few ways to reach goals include: People will never be replaced by machines . In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.”

JOURNAL LIKE A BOSS: The durable vegan faux-leather cover makes this journal the perfect place to record ideas and inspirations. Consumers are spending more time on their devices than ever before. According to research by MIT Technology Review, U.S. adults spend an average of 24 hours per week on the Internet. Follow Michael’s example (don’t spend five days on YouTube) and get your business’s online presence optimized for Internet traffic.The reason that you are all so stressed around me is that you are too intimidated to tell me what you really think. You are keeping these feelings inside, and that is causing stress. So what is a solution? The solution is honesty, laughter, and comedy.” If we learned anything at all from Michael, it’s to never take yourself too seriously. Michael Scott was a fun-loving, inappropriate joke-telling whirlwind of chaos, but he often used his blunders to reveal deeper truths: You’re never going to grow your business or sharpen your skills if you don’t take risks. Research suggests that creativity and innovation are a direct function of how often you pursue new ideas. At Ethos Copywriting, we’ll work with you to develop a marketing strategy that suits and enhances your brand. Whether you’re looking for a content manager to help you personify your business or you just need a consultant to guide you along the way, reach out to Ethos Copywriting today. Michael maintained a roller-coaster relationship with technology over the course of the series. The following groundbreaking observations serve as a healthy, relatable reminder about our daily lives.