Chapter 638: Atmosphere is more important than speech; the magician's performance enhances cohesion
The meeting started promptly at 2:30 p.m. No one was late, so I began my speech:
Good afternoon, friends. Today's meeting has four items on the agenda.
The first item is that General Ning arranges work before and after the festival.
The second item is Mr. Zhang’s speech.
Item 3. Let me summarize.
As for the fourth item, I haven’t thought about it yet. I’ll tell you when the time comes.”
The audience burst into laughter.
"Let's start with the first item. Please ask President Ning to arrange the work."
Ning Jing said: "The group held a meeting today and clarified three major issues:
First, we will take a normal holiday on New Year’s Day. Before the Lunar New Year, we will take a holiday at the same time as the company and return to work on the eighth day of the first lunar month.
Second, the entire month of February will be a trial operation phase, during which one hundred experiencers will be recruited from the public to test whether the operation of each attraction meets the requirements.
Two key projects will be available for individual user experience: "I am Pan An" will be tested on the morning of February 6th, and "Personal Customization" will be tested on the afternoon of February 6th.
The third is the official opening on March 10th. This is the biggest event. We will hold a meeting to coordinate it then.”
She then gave a detailed arrangement of the various tasks, which lasted half an hour and was very clear.
I said, "Now, please let Mr. Zhang speak."
Qing Ruo talked for half an hour and emphasized how to carry out each task.
Finally, it was my turn to speak.
I cleared my throat, took a sip of tea, and said:
"What's the most attractive thing about a company? High salaries. How do we get high salaries? By having everyone create more surplus value.
Therefore, whether your future salary is high or your bonus is generous depends not on others but on you.
When I reviewed and paid everyone's salary, the basic salary I gave them was not high, but certainly not low either. However, I set up numerous bonuses. For example:
If you pick up ten cigarette butts and hand them in after work, I will reward you.
Faced with the unreasonable behavior of tourists, you were able to be patient and did a good job of mediation, so I reward you.
You helped a tourist who fell down, so I rewarded you.
You have the most beautiful smile and have been praised by tourists in many messages, so I will reward you.
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In short, there are over thirty awards. If you do well, the bonus could be even higher than your salary. Why do we do this? To make each of you an ambassador for Daughter Island.
Your meticulous work and attentive service have kept Daughter Island trouble-free. This has reduced the company's operating costs. If a dispute arises and a lawsuit is filed, the company will have to pay for lawyers and, if we lose, pay compensation. I can use this savings as a reward for you. Why not?
Among all legitimate businesses, which one boasts about its shortcomings every day and still has the best sales? Please answer."
No one could answer it.
I said, "Cigarettes. It says on the package: Smoking is harmful to your health."
Everyone laughed.
"Why is it selling so well? Because it's addictive. If tourists become addicted to Daughter Island, people from other places won't tell you about it. But people from Shangzhou who visit once will come to visit their family the next time, whether it's relatives, business friends, or former classmates or colleagues.
If his first words are, "I'll take you to Daughter Island to have a look," it proves that he is addicted. Once others become addicted, your income will be high.
So, put on some makeup every day, dress up nicely to come to work, be in a good mood, smile at everyone you meet, provide attentive service, and satisfy tourists. You are making money for yourselves, not for Wanshanhong (everyone laughs).
Of course, if you can’t use it all, you can lend me some. I would be very grateful (laughter).
Where did I get these numerous reward methods? I learned them from a famous person in the Qing Dynasty.
His name was Zeng Guofan, and he personally formulated the system for rewarding soldiers. It was very detailed. For example, if a soldier was injured at the front, he would be rewarded one tael of silver, but if he was injured at the back, the reward would be halved. Do you know why?
One person raised his hand and said, "There's a wound on the front, which was sustained during the charge. There's a wound on the back, which might have been sustained while fleeing."
I said, "That's right. Being injured in the back could be caused by someone hacking at you during the melee, or by someone hacking you while fleeing. But being injured in the front must have been caused by rushing in front."
So, he rewarded those who were injured earlier.
We do the same thing. We give out small prizes for picking up cigarette butts and scraps of paper. We mainly reward employees who offer the best ideas for the company and who are rated the highest by customers.
Our system is to give everyone the opportunity to receive rewards, allowing particularly outstanding individuals to stand out and own shares in the future.
So, everyone, as long as you work hard, you can make money. They say online that the harder you work, the richer your boss gets. On Daughter Island, the harder you work, the more money your boss gives you (laughter).
There's no point in saying too much. I'll sum it up in one sentence: if you spend money on Pinduoduo, you'll make a lot of money. Daughter Island is a gold rush island.
There was a prolonged applause from below.
"The fourth topic: This island is hiring three close-up magicians. Some of you know me, some don't. Let's take this opportunity to get to know each other."
Qi Yi and three others walked to the front in an orderly manner, bowed to the rostrum, and then turned around and bowed to the audience.
Applause broke out in the conference room.
Qi Yi said: "My name is Qi Yi."
Another said: "My name is 'Fall in Love with You Without a Reason'. You can just call me 'Love'. (Laughing)
The third person said, "My name is 'Zhang Xiaoshou'. My hands are too big to do magic tricks."
Qi Yi said: "Now, let's start the performance."
He walked up to a girl and said, "Think about your name in your heart. I'll put my hand on your shoulder and I'll tell you your name later."
Everyone asked, "What if you knew her name?"
Qi Yi said: "I only know the names of the leaders on the rostrum."
The girl shook her head and said, "This is the first time I've met him. He definitely doesn't know my name."
Qi Yi said, "Three, two, one, start thinking."
The girl smiled with her lips pursed.
Qi Yi released her hand and said, "Chen Xiaoling."
The girl was so surprised that she nodded.
There was warm applause in the conference room.
"I don't need a reason to fall in love with you" came on stage, and he said, "Now it's my turn to perform." He walked over to Chen Xiaoling, put his hand on her shoulder, and said, "Do you have a boyfriend?"
Chen Xiaoling smiled shyly and nodded.
He said, "You think of your boyfriend's name. One, two, three, go."
This was much more difficult. Everyone looked at them.
"I don't need a reason to fall in love with you" said: "Zhang Xuefeng".
Chen Xiaoling was bewildered and said, "I guessed wrong. Who is Zhang Xuefeng? I don't even know him."
"I don't need a reason to fall in love with you" said: "Zhang Xuefeng is me."
Chen Xiaoling blushed with shame, and the whole audience burst into laughter.
Zhang Xuefeng bowed to the audience and said, "This is a joke. I'm using this nonsensical way to make everyone remember me."
Qing Ruo smiled at me and said, "These young people are interesting."
Ning Jing said: "Zhang Xuefeng, who performed second, was a really unexpected design."
I said, "Those in the entertainment industry are all veterans. If I want to stand on stage and collect money, how can I do it without some skills?"
The last one was Zhang Xiaoshou. He said, "This is a towel."
Then he showed everyone the front and back of the towel. After everyone checked, they found nothing hidden.
Then he waved the towel and it disappeared. He continued to throw candy to the audience. Everyone stood up and grabbed the candy. Then he waved the towel again and it turned into a banner.
It read: "Happy New Year to my leaders and friends."
The three retreated.
The conference room heated up. Some people shouted, "Mr. Zhang, please have a special session next time."
Someone answered: "Yes, open a special show."
After they had a good time, I said:
"This meeting is drawing to a close, and I have a request for my friends. If you can do what these three did and make people happy, then Women's Island won't be afraid of a lack of business.
Making others happy is what we in the service industry strive for. If everyone could be like a magician, making tourists incredibly happy, then you can just wait to count the money.
Finally, I wish everyone a happy holiday. The meeting is adjourned.”
Everyone was laughing and refusing to leave, surrounding the magicians and asking questions.
Qingruo, Ningjing and I walked out.
I said, "You're still worried that people won't work overtime. Now that the meeting is over, no one wants to leave."
Ning Jing said: "It is still the master who can inspire people."
Qing Ruo asked, "If Qi Yi meets a tourist, can he really tell their name?"
I laughed and said, "Next time, bring your boyfriend over and give it a try."
Qing Ruo gave me a blank look.
Ning Jing said, "Mr. Wan, it's a good idea for you to hire a few magicians. It will not only attract tourists but also strengthen our internal team spirit.
Look how well the meeting went today. After the Lunar New Year, they're all more motivated to come to work."
Qing Ruo said, "Hurry up and become your disciple, or your master will take on other female disciples."
Ning Jing said: "Mr. Wan didn't agree."
I said, "Study hard with Ms. Zhang. There is no end to what you can learn from her, just like what Su Shi wrote: 'When you look at a mountain from the side, it becomes a peak; when you look at it from the front, it becomes a different peak; it looks different from different distances and heights.
As for you, you don’t know the true face of Mount Lu because you are inside the mountain.”
Ning Jing laughed heartily. Qing Ruo rolled her eyes at me and said, "If you're not fired, you'll be a bad influence on the whole company."
After a good meeting, I felt relieved and said goodbye to the two island owners.
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