A Little Small Business Music

With summertime finally here, and heat waves rampant throughout large parts of the U.S., it can be hard to stay motivated and attentive inside an office when you really want to {insert favorite outdoor activity here}. A great way to keep your team, and yourself, upbeat and engaged is to bring some music into the workplace.

A new post from Inc.com, The 50 Songs (and Albums) to Listen to at Work,offers 7 playlists broken down by business situation. Each playlist also includes a pick from a small business CEO with a short comment on why the song fits the bill. From the playlist page, click a song on the jukebox to hear it immediately. Pick your playlist:

• Music to Play on a Long Flight to China
• Music to Get You Pumped Up Before a Big Meeting
• Music to Jam to at a Company Party
• The Soundtrack to Working on a Quiet Weekend
• What to Listen to Before Firing Someone
• The Sounds for When You Want to Unwind
• What You Want to Hear After Bringing in a $1 Million Account

Or, just go to The 50 Songs (and Albums) to Listen to at Work page and access them all.