A less than 5-minute read. Dan’s Story At a recent networking meeting, I spoke about the connection between gratitude and positivity. Afterward, Dan approached me and shared his story. Dan began by telling me that he and all his fellow sales reps had received a gratitude kit as a gift Read more…
Admins are great when it comes to appreciation Recently, I spent two days with some of the most appreciative people in the world: administrative professionals. These women and men know the value of expressing appreciation to their coworkers. They are real movers and shakers in the organization. Admins, a familiar Read more…
Why did you leave your last job? Was it for more money? Better hours? A change in culture? Maybe you felt undervalued and unappreciated? If so, you were among the 79% of employees who walk out the door due to a lack of appreciation or meaningful recognition. Strangely, most supervisors Read more…
It’s graduation time! Are you ready to begin a career? What makes you a better candidate or coworker than the next person? It’s important to have the skills necessary to do the job, but your ability to develop personal relationships is what really counts! Crafting a customized note Read more…
Our thoughts determine our future. If we want to grow, excel and reach new heights, we need stretch goals. Goals that exceed our expectations and take us to new places. -LaDonna Greiner 30 Days In We are 30 days into 2018. Chances are you started the year by giving some thought Read more…
Are you facing 2018 feeling stretched too thin? Are the demands at work and home weighing heavy? Not enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need to do? Maybe it is time you gave yourself a gift that you and others will appreciate. Continue the Christmas spirit and Read more…
Holidays tend to change the dynamics in the workplace, in families and even in the community. We are often surrounded by people we don’t know or seldom see. As we struggle to make our way through stores, parties and holiday events the stress in our life can increase significantly. Whether Read more…
There is a reason why grateful people are more likable than others. They take time to step back and put others before themselves—in a healthy way. Last time we talked about how gratitude can make you more likable. But WHY do we like grateful people? 1. Grateful people make good Read more…
Are you the person people feel drawn to? The person who makes everyone feel at ease and welcome? The one everyone enjoys being around? Do you know someone like this? Maybe it is you. If not, it could be. How can we do this? One way is to be grateful. Read more…
Are Thank You Notes Necessary? You may think thank you notes are a relic from the past. However, many employers and influential people disagree. This week I attended the Association for Women In Communication (AWC) Empowerment Summit where several Vice Presidents, CEO’s and other influential leaders emphasized the importance of Read more…