Last week we
celebrated Thanksgiving. It’s a day set aside when many people take the
time to reflect on the past year and recognize those things or situations for
which they are thankful.
It’s easy to forget
to say those two simple words that could really make someone’s day. Thank
you. Sometimes that is really all that people want to hear. They want
to know that the things they are doing each day are making a difference to someone. But
we get busy and put it off.
If you have attended
Excellence in Leadership, you have heard about “planned spontaneous
recognition.” Sometimes I think that Sid is a genius. Look for those
things around you that are going well and then show your
appreciation. There are many ways to do this; some are elaborate and some
are very simple. That’s the great part – there isn’t one right way to do
it. What matters is that you’re making the time for it. I want to
encourage you to say those two words – thank you – not just during
Thanksgiving, but throughout the year.
Now it's time for a
blog brainstorm. As a way to help others out, please share one suggestion in
the comments of how to thank someone. It can be something simple, unique or
grand The point is just to generate
ideas that others can use.
Oh - and thank you!
Continue Leading the Interstates Way!
Scott Peterson
I like to say thank you with cards.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Christina, hand written, personal thoughtful cards are really powerful.
ReplyDeleteAlong the same lines if you are giving a tangible "thank you" like a gift card, put some thought into it, what are their hobbies, favorite foods/restaurants, etc as opposed to a visa card or Walmart (unless they really love Walmart...)
One idea for people who like to read is to thank someone by giving that person a copy of a book that has made an impact on you (or you could loan your copy of that book to someone).
ReplyDeleteIf you have an employee that is travelling an extensive amount, send a thank you and a gift card directly to that employee's spouse. Let them know that you understand it is difficult on the family when the employee is putting in that much effort for Interstates.
ReplyDeleteBringing in doughnuts is a great way to say thank you, especially for Millennials!
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