It is amazing how someone's positive feedback on your efforts can really uplift your spirit. It almost makes me wonder why we don't try harder to compliment and point out the positive things that others do. If we notice something we feel is in good character, or goes above and beyond a normal gesture we really should let that person know. We shouldn't take for granted that that is just their demeanor. Even if it is just in the cube over from us and we really like something someone else had to say to the person on the other end of the phone, or we are praising someone for something little that they did even if they may not think is any big deal at all. I love to give out "thank you's" at work, even to the people who are just doing their job, but if you do it with a smile, you do it without complaining, you are quick to respond or I can tell someone simply enjoys helping people, I am going to point it out. It is nice when you recognize other people doing the same.
After sitting through a 2 hour presentation at work, my boss said to me thanks for your questions, I was a little confused and kind of felt the need to ask him why. He just said that he was grateful that I asked questions and participated in the session.
I think that this appreciation, though little and probably not thought necessary by most people, really shows that he is willing to be involved and engaged in his employees. I think in most situations, no matter what the relationship is, the little things do go a long way. They add up and over time can really make a difference in your outlook and your ability to continue to spread a positive message onto others.
It is these little steps that really don't take too much effort at all on our end to make a difference in someone's life, attitude and outlook.
So today pay some positive energy forward onto someone else, what you may think is only a little gesture, may make all the difference to that person.
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