Giving Thanks And Why It Matters

Thank you are the two most powerful words you can say to a team.

And you don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to use them. 

Most importantly, it is free. 

You can say thank you when a team member goes above and beyond.

You can say thank you when you receive feedback from an employee, even if it is not what feedback you want to hear. 

You can thank employees for showing up on the hard days.

Saying thank you shows appreciation for hard work and sacrifice. 

The last few years have been challenging, and many employees have been dealing with increased emotional stress at home while giving their best at work. Sometimes, leaders may not have seen the pain or leaned into empathy. 

The week of Thanksgiving is a perfect time to slow down,  reflect,  and express thankfulness. 

Doing this matters because 75% of Americans agree: if bosses want happier employees, start by saying ‘thank you.” You can start this week by sending a short note of thanks.

Last week, I posted about gratitude here. If you missed it, you can check it out here.

What are you thankful for this week?  

Reply, and I promise to respond. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Always wishing you the best,

Dr. Beckford.

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