Power Bite: Your Glow Begins Within – OMAM Week 1
by Penny Reed
Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
“What if the key to stronger leadership isn’t doing more—it’s understanding yourself better?”
Welcome to Week 1 of your Office Manager Appreciation Month Glow-Up! This year’s OMAM theme is all about helping you accelerate your growth journey—with the reminder to fill your cup first. This week, we start by recognizing that your glow begins within. Each week in September, we’re sharing a mini Power Bite video and downloadable resource to help you grow personally and professionally.
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This week’s Power Bite centers on the idea that powerful leadership doesn’t start with strategy or action—it starts with self-awareness.
When you understand how you give and receive appreciation, everything changes. Whether it’s in how you handle stress, motivate your team, or show up during tough conversations, knowing your work love language helps you lead with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.
Here’s a real-world example:
Imagine your scheduling coordinator working hard to keep the day running smoothly. You bring her a coffee as a thank-you gesture. She smiles—but what would truly light her up is hearing:
“You are the glue that holds this schedule together.”
That’s the magic of speaking someone’s appreciation language—it lands. It energizes. It builds trust and loyalty.
This Week’s Challenge:
We know you’re busy—really busy. That’s why each OMAM challenge is designed to be bite-sized, impactful, and easy to implement. This week, take just a few minutes to discover your work love language. You’ll uncover what motivates you most as a leader and learn how to better connect with and appreciate your team.
🎥 Watch the quick Power Bite video to get inspired, then
📄 Download the PowerSheet to put it into practice—on your own or with your team.
You can also take it a step further and share the activity with your team. Whether it’s during a morning huddle or one-on-one, it’s a simple way to build trust, spark meaningful conversations, and create a more connected culture.
Small shift, big glow. Because when you lead from the inside out—your whole team glows. 💛
Power Bites and their accompanying Power Sheet are included with your AADOM membership and available anytime on eCampus. Look for a new one in your inbox each week—and start powering up your practice, one bite at a time.
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In honor of Office Manager Appreciation Month, we’re offering an exclusive limited-time discount on AADOM membership. If you’ve been thinking about joining—or know a fellow manager who should—now’s the perfect time to access our full suite of education, resources, and support. Because investing in yourself isn’t just a reward—it’s a game-changer. Learn more and join here.
