Thanksgiving is almost upon us -- family,
traditions, football rivalries, and often a short (and needed!) break
from work.
As we approach a new year, it can be tempting
to focus exclusively on what needs to be changed or improved for the
future -- in short, what went wrong that needs to be fixed. Maybe Thanksgiving is the
time to be grateful for how far we've come this year and for what went right in our work and lives.
Thank you for your loyalty and support this past year -- for replying,
giving thoughtful feedback, sharing this newsletter with others, and
suggesting future topics.
We wish each of you a happy Thanksgiving.
Best wishes,
Leslie and Barbara
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Be Thankful
There's an organizational
development technique called Appreciative Inquiry that operates on the
following assumptions: First, in every organization, something works.
Second, what we focus on becomes our reality.
In that spirit, ask yourself these questions:
- What went well this year?
- What was my greatest success or achievement?
- What were the results/impacts of these
achievements?
Show Thankfulness
It is important
to thank the people who have made our endeavors and success possible.
Make a list of people who helped you accomplish your goals this year.
Show them how much you appreciate their contributions, ideas and support.
Some suggestions are:
- A
holiday card with a handwritten note -- that added touch goes a long
way
- A
donation to your recipient's favorite charity
- Food.
Always a winner
- A
book on a topic of interest
Accept Thanks
Others may be thankful because you went the extra mile -- when you
mentored, tutored, worked pro-bono, helped someone get a job, connected
two people and served as a reference or resource. When someone tells you thanks, take a moment and absorb
the positive energy. Be a gracious recipient.
What are you thankful for this
year?
"Persons thankful for little things are certain to be the ones with
much to be thankful for."
~Frank Clark
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