“Hi! How are you today?”
It’s how he greets us every morning,
each member of the Madonna Workshop staff, one by one. It’s as though his
workday can’t begin until he’s asked each employee how he or she is doing. “Hi,
how are you today?”
A simple gesture to be sure, but five
simple words mean so much on a slow, early morning. What better way to start
the day than to know that someone cares enough to inquire about your wellness?
In fact, until Maurice makes his rounds of “Hellos” and “How are yous,” it’s as
though our workdays can’t begin
either.
Maurice embodies a genuine kindness
which extends far beyond his daily greetings and those of the Workshop staff;
his thoughtful actions reach our highly valued client base at Madonna via
sharing, teamwork, and above all, friendship.
As with any workplace, keeping employees
engaged and occupied is an important facet of our daily routine. In order to
adhere to this principle,