This means being flexible in everything you do, from making business decisions to assigning job tasks. A manager can lead to very stressed employees. Try to be innovative and consider what will work best for you and your team. If you assign a task to an employee, and they come to you asking to trade assignments with another employee who is also willing to trade, consider the proposition before simply saying no. However, there are some things, like office rules that you should inform everyone of your view on, so that they know how you will react if someone breaks one of those rules. If someone likes designing brochures then don't assign him to gathering data for the brochure instead of designing the layout. Employees are generally less stressed when they know they can accomplish goals they have been assigned and enjoy the work in the process. Consider directly asking your employees which tasks they feel they will do well with, and which ones they would rather avoid. Try to stick to these preferences as much as possible, while also keeping in mind that it is inevitable that you will also have to set these preferences aside on occasion to keep your company functioning smoothly. Instead of having an employee stamp letters all day, have her assist with proofreading the letters for part of the day. Repetition can be stressful and boring. Have your employees trade duties regularly, so long as doing so does not affect workflow. Make your employees feel like their ideas are valued by asking for their opinions and thoughts on different projects. Listen to their suggestions, and work with them if you think the suggestions could turn into something that would be beneficial for the company. Sometimes, having an end goal can help to promote workflow and lower stress. While an employee's assignment may seem isolated, show the employee how the assignment will ultimately help to obtain a larger goal. Often, having the 'Finish Line' in sight can help to keep employees motivated and less stressed. Consider explaining why each aspect of the project is important. Employees may feel confused or frustrated if they don't understand why they are doing a task. Take the time to answer their questions. To keep your employees' stress levels down, create a list of things that need to be done to reach the next phase of the project or assignment your employees are working on. Give your employees goals along the way to finishing a larger project in order to keep positivity up, and thus stress levels down. For example, don't just tell an employee to make a brochure. Specify that they have to collect data from different departments in the form of pictures and text, sort through the data, prepare a draft and then send it over for finalizing. Keeping track of the progress your employees have made can serve to motivate them further. A tracking system can also help to point out strengths and areas that need to be improved on. For example, have an employee keep track of all of the customers she dealt with and helped each day.
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One-sentence summary -- Try to be flexible when interacting with your employees. Assign tasks according to specialization. Diversify tasks to break up monotony. Let your employees be part of the decision making process. Show your employees the bigger picture. Break down tasks into stages. Create a tracking system.

Q: Whether you're using a tall glass or a classic metal cup, popping it in the freezer for a few minutes will keep your milkshake frosty as you sip it. There's no need to stand around get started on the milkshake while you wait. Using ice cream straight from the freezer can make your milkshake taste dilute, thin, or icy. You'll have much better results if you leave the ice cream out on the counter for about ten minutes, until it's soft and just beginning to melt around the edges. On a hot day, put the ice cream in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes instead. Heating the ice cream too fast can ruin the texture. This gentle method is best. Skip this step if using frozen yogurt.
A: Stick a tall glass in the freezer (optional). Let the ice cream soften.

Article: A plain hat like a fedora or straw hat can be instantly dressed up by adding a new ribbon above the brim. Measure the circumference of the base of the crown of the hat with a flexible measuring tape made for sewing, and cut your ribbon about an inch longer than this measurement, so you have a small overlap to glue. Glue the ribbon around the hat. Use a small line of hot glue in the middle of the ribbon. Tuck the exposed edge under slightly so it doesn't look frayed or become more frayed over time. For whimsy, use a bright ribbon with a pattern like polka dots or stripes. For a more classic style, use a solid color, satin ribbon. This works well to adorn fabric hats like the top of a baseball cap or a woven bean. First, use a piece of white chalk or chalk pencil to draw the design you want to create on your hat. It can help to mark off where you want each individual stitch by using dotted lines. Then, thread an embroidery needle with embroidery floss in your color of choice. You can find both of these at most craft stores. They will be labeled for embroidery. Follow your design by bringing the need down and through each of your dotted stich marks. When you finish your design, tie off the end of the thread so that your embroidery doesn't come out. If you've never embroidered before, start with a simple design, like a geometrical shape or group of shapes like squares or stars. You can go back over your design with a different color of thread if you want a bit more complexity. A single homemade rosette can be a nice touch on a hate like a fedora. You can use any fabric you want, like tulle or thick cotton. Cut out petals from your fabric. These should be ovals in varying sizes. You'll want a few large petals for the bottom of your flower and smaller ones for the top petals. To attach them, either sew them together, or glue them on top of one another. Cross two petals on the bottom, and continue them upward until you use your smallest petals. Glue the finished rosette to your hat with a large dot of fabric glue or hot glue. Another two-dimensional way to spice up your hat is to draw on it with fabric markers or paints. This is great for first-time fabric crafters. Draw your design on your hat first in pencil or with chalk. Use the fabric markers to go over the outline you made, and then fill in your design with additional colors. This works well with hats like baseball caps that are made from cotton. It doesn't work as well on textured materials like straw or felt. If you do want to draw on a more textured hat, opt for the fabric paint over the markers.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Put a ribbon on it. Make a small, embroidered design. Add a flower. Draw on your hat.