“Job Well Done” – Hollow or Meaningful?
Receiving a “congratulations,” a “thank you,” or a “job well done” from someone is usually gratifying. It is raises the individual or team satisfaction levels… usually. There is a scenario when it seems hollow and ineffective. It is ineffectual when the appreciation is sprinkled sparingly in a field of criticism and second-guessing. Pick a time…
7 Lessons through 7 Elementary School Teachers
Most of my grade school years happened in the late 1960s/early 1970s, so some of the things that happened would not happen today. Regardless of any political incorrectness, certain lessons still rise to the top of my memories. Where I grew up, elementary school was Kindergarten to Sixth Grade. For these teachers, I appreciate their…
Take the Time to Write a Thank You: A Few Tips
Take time to hand write a note of appreciation for gifts received. Mail a thank you note. A few tips.