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…
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to more than 100 Millennials — high school juniors and seniors — about gratitude and how to write thank you notes. It was a gratifying experience. Millennials today. Despite generational stereotypes, each one actively listened, participated, asked probing questions and responded to my Read more…
Do you think women are naturally more appreciative than men? Does nature versus nurture play a role in our ability to express gratitude or accept appreciation? In previous post, I spoke about how important workplace appreciation and recognition are for business success. Today, I’m exploring the differences in how each gender Read more…
Is it a challenge to get recognition included in the budget? Do you or leadership question the value and return on the investment of time, money, and effort? Many recognition appreciation stats and studies support the power of gratitude in the workplace. If you are questioning what gratitude has to Read more…
5 Surefire Ways To Rock Recognition The best plan engages both appreciation and recognition. It recognizes top performers through appreciation. I call it the 1 2 3 RAP! 1 Recognize. Appreciate. Plan. 2 Recognize. Appreciate. Plan. 3 Repeat 1 and 2. Get Started With Employee Recognition/Appreciation Combos for RAPping 1. Read more…
Last week we talked about motivators. At the time, I didn’t know how much I would need my own advice. It’s been a rough week. An emotional roller coaster. We all have them from time to time. Days when we are filled with mixed emotions. Happiness and sorrow. Grief and Read more…
MOTIVATION can be challenging and elusive at times, especially on a cloudy Monday! Slip these strategies into your daily routine and start the week with a brighter outlook, more energy. Be intentional. Add one or two hacks to your calendar daily. Your day–and your life–will improve! 1 POST THE POSITIVES Read more…
The end of the school year is around the corner. Working parents juggle camps, day care, and visits to the grandparents while the stay-at-home parent prepares for a summer of activities, pool and park time, and moments of boredom—for the kids, I mean. That’s the reason now is a good Read more…
Would you like to thank a teacher that made an impact on your life? Did they help you get to where you are today? Have you ever let them know what a difference they made? Read on for an example of a note you could write. An Outstanding Role Model Read more…
Let’s have some fun with hairballs and gratitude! Today, the last Friday in April is National Hairball Awareness Day. No kidding. There is a day devoted to hairballs. Since today’s blog is a departure from our typical topics, you may be wondering—what do hairballs have to do with gratitude or Read more…