Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you practically nothing and expresses your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.
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If you are business owner or manager, you know that your team and clients are your most valuable asset. They have helped you reach new goals and helped make your business a success. Without them you wouldn’t be where you are today.
I learned a bit about gratitude this summer. Kenny and I went to Glacier National Park for a 10-day hiking trip. Unfortunately, weather prevented us from hiking all but 3 of the days we were there. This led to quite a bit of unexpected down time in White Fish, Montana. On our many walks around the town, I browsed in bookstores to find a new gratitude journal. My vision was a journal with prompts for different ways to explore gratitude with lots of room for doodling. I couldn’t find what I was looking for. In the week we had in
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Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.
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Since gratitude isn't generally an automatic response, we need to consciously learn how to make gratitude a habit. And, if you feel like you are already generally the grateful type, you can get even better (and happier) with practice.
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It's true that being a good leader takes courage, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. But it also takes some skill building - the kind of skills that aren't always learned in a classroom. Here are my top leadership lessons. And, in David Letterman style, let's start with NUMBER 10.
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Building a positive culture starts with being intentional. Here are some ways that you can influence and improve your work culture.
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Where did the time go? This month, we're celebrating our 41th wedding anniversary and reflecting on some of the communication lessons we have learned.
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I miss my dad, but he lives on in some of the communication lessons I learned from how he lived his life. Here are my top three.
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Graduations are times where one journey ends and another begins. It’s a time when we celebrate and congratulate students on their success and wish them the best for their future. And the most special gift you can give is one that helps prepare a promising graduate with a successful future.
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