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Author Dorit Sasson Shares About New Projects in the Works
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Dorit Sasson
It is with great pleasure that I host fellow author Dorit Sasson, on the last day of her virtual book tour.
I met Dorit in the Working Writer’s Club and was struck by her passion for helping others especially teachers. That passion is apparent in her current project, Pebbles in the Pond: Transforming the World One Person at a Time.
Today, we learn what’s next Read More→
What Message will You Share to Inspire Others this New Year?
Posted by: | CommentsCommunicating and Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude at Work
Posted by: | CommentsIf there is one thing we should we should be communicating daily it’s gratitude. Expressing gratitude in the workplace is the key to fostering good relationships and cultivating a pleasant working environment.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a staff member or the manager in charge, you can use small tokens of appreciation to change your working atmosphere from negative or neutral to positive and expansive.
Here are a few ways to express your gratitude and make a difference.
Things to say:
- “I’m happy you’re here.”
- “I’m grateful you’re my coworker (or on my team.”)
- “I appreciate your smile–it cheers up my day.”
Things to do:
- Put a few words of gratitude on a colorful sticky note and tack it above a coworkers desk.
- Write a few words of appreciation on small slips of paper and stuff them into fortune cookies. Keep them personalized to each recipient.
- Create a weekly gratitude day–don’t make it a big deal–just catch a coworker in an act of kindness or generosity and let them know you appreciate their caring gesture. Listen, we all know who makes the coffee, this is a good time to acknowledge it.
Creating a culture of gratitude will yield greater profits than what’s visible on the bottom line–though it will certainly contribute to that result.
Try it. Let me know what works for you by leaving a comment below.
I’m grateful for you– my readers and clients–today and everyday. Thank you for showing up and participating. Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. friends.
You can find more information on this topic in my book, Misunderstood! The Fast Guide to Communicating at Work–What to Say, How to Say It and When to Shut Up. Get it at Amazon.com today.
People Just Want to be Acknowledged and Appreciated
Posted by: | CommentsThe deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. ~ William James
It’s true that the number one motivator for employees is appreciation. Whether you are motivating employees, students, co-workers or your children practice giving motivation that suits his or her’s learning style–auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
Take the time to “tell” the auditory person what you appreciate about them rather than sending an email, writing a note or even giving a gift. Hearing the words live and in-person really connects with the auditory. So get up and tell them in person. Or pass out fortune cookies stuffed with words of praise and have them read their good fortunes aloud.
Visuals love notes, plaques and anything they can both see and display for others to see. Keep those cards and letters coming. I used colorful, post notes to write short boldly colored words of thanks for my visual staff. They displayed them on their cupboards like a display of “first place” blue ribbons.
A pat on the back goes a long way for the kinesthetic people. They want to feel the love. A hug, handshake or high-five tugs at the heartstrings of these feeling folks.
Coworkers and clients will shift their attitude and raise morale. Everyone benefits.
Find more tips on communicating with your team in Allie’s book, Misunderstood! The Fast Guide to Communicating at Work–What to Say, How to Say It and When to Shut Up. Buy it now at Amazon.
Communication, Inspiration, Motivation, Admiration, Gratitude
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Attitude for Gratitude – How to Feel Happy and at Peace
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Posted by: | CommentsSometimes giving positive feedback is as challenging as giving negative feedback. The difficulty is sounding positive and specific not just enthusiastic and generic. Everyone is in the position to offer “gift-giving phrases”–boss to employee, co-worker to co-worker, salesperson to customer, parent to child, spouses, partners and so on.
Here are a few gift-giving phrases: (be specific with the details)
- You really made a difference by ___( sharing your expertise, pitching in to help…)
- I’m impressed with your____( ability to handle angry customers, insight into this project…)
- You got my attention with___( your interpretation of the research…)
- You can be proud of yourself for___(handling that misunderstanding with diplomacy….)
- One of the things I enjoy most about you is___(your ability to make others feel good…)
Share your own gift-giving phrases below.
Want more communication tips you can use immediately? First, put your name and email in the boxes in the upper right and get your Free 6 part audio series on communication. Second, pick up a copy of Misunderstood! The Fast Guide to Communicating at Work-What to Say, How to Say It and When to Shut Up. Lastly, give someone a gift today by using one of the phrases above. You’ll make the world a better place.
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