Hello and welcome back to another Positively Pearl Year!
As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable dedication and hard work shown by every one of our team members throughout 2024. This past year has been filled with challenges and achievements, and it is thanks to your unwavering commitment that we’ve been able to grow, adapt, and succeed together. Looking forward, we are filled with optimism and hope for the opportunities 2025 holds. This year let’s set our expectations high, not only in our professional goals but also in how we support and inspire each other. Together we have the power to make 2025 a year of continued progress, collaboration, and success. Thank you for your tireless efforts and passion. Let’s carry that same energy into the new year, knowing that with every step forward, we are building something even greater!
Going forward into 2025 you can expect a few updates to our Positively Pearl Article. We are going to say farewell to a few beloved sections and say hello to new ones. Each month you will be able to find our new additions – Brain Break and From the Top Shelf – included below. Brain Break will give the opportunity for you to engage in a mental break with riddles, word jumbles, and a handful of fun trivia facts about the month! From the Top Shelf will be a section to host recommendations from members of leadership for new movies, tv shows, music, etc.
We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize a few outstanding employees for their amazing achievements.
- Ariel Griggs – CCO – Supervisor of the Month
- Robin Doebler – CCO – Onsite Employee of the Month
- Linda Mynhier – CCO – Virtual Employee of the Month
Welcome to our newest addition to the Positively Pearl article – BRAIN BREAK. Please enjoy a handful of small activities that you can do in your spare moments throughout the day 😊
We will share any answers here in next month’s edition.
Riddles:
- The more of me you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
- What has Keys but cannot open locks?
- I fly without wings; I cry without eyes. Whenever I go, darkness flies. What am I?
Word Jumble:
- TIONAMOTIV
- TMIMMOTENC
- UOCFS
- LIPDINECSI
- TIDNOMARETEIN
- TSHABI
- TIFSNES
- TIVCIPROUDTY
- TSNMIDE
- ZANTONIIRAGO
- LLNESSEW
- UNTLYABACCOAI
- CNEABLA
- SESSUCC
- HTROWG
Have A Laugh:
- I told my coworkers a joke about paper. It was tear-able.
- I can’t believe it’s Monday again, I feel like I just worked last week!
- At the office, I always give 100%; 40% on Monday, 30% on Tuesday, and by Friday, it’s a solid 10%.
Say Hello to our new section where we share entertainment recommendations straight from our leadership team! From must-watch movies and binge-worthy shows to inspiring books and playlists, these are the favorites that keep our leaders inspired, entertained, and refreshed. Explore their picks and maybe discover your next favorite!
James Landsness – Program Manager
Movie – Carry On
TV Show – Tulsa King
Podcasts – Smartless or We’re Here to Help
Dive into the gripping thriller Carry-On, where a TSA agent (Taron Egerton) is thrust into a high-stakes situation when he’s blackmailed into allowing a dangerous package onto a Christmas Eve flight. For fans of crime drama, Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as a New York Mafia capo navigating life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as he builds a new criminal empire after a 25-year prison sentence. On the lighter side, the SmartLess podcast brings humor and connection as Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett surprise each other with fascinating guests, while We’re Here to Help features Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds tackling listeners’ dilemmas with wit and wisdom. Whether you’re in the mood for suspense, crime, or comedy, these picks offer something for everyone!
Eric Wallace – Program Manager
Movies – The Middle, Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War, WWE
Books – A World Lit Only by Fire and Get Shorty
From historical dramas to compelling narratives, these recommendations offer something for everyone. The Middle provides a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of a Midwest family navigating everyday challenges. For fans of the Wild West, Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War explores the legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang, delving into the events surrounding the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight. Wrestling enthusiasts can enjoy Fighting with My Family, a biographical comedy-drama that follows Paige’s journey from her wrestling family in England to becoming a WWE star. On the literary side, William Manchester’s A World Lit Only by Fire takes readers on a vivid journey through the transition from the medieval era to the Renaissance, while Elmore Leonard’s Get Shorty brings a satirical crime story to life as a Miami loan shark dives into the chaos of Hollywood. Whether you’re looking for history, action, or humor, this lineup delivers a mix of entertainment and insight.