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By admin | April 8, 2009
“I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.” – Charles M. Schwab – ( 1862 — 1939) American steel magnate
To Ensure Success – Spend More Time Thanking People
There was a time when I thought that just because I signed someone’s time sheet or paycheck they had to do what I said when I said it. I can tell you from painful personal experience that just isn’t true. My youthful arrogance was quickly tempered by people predictably ignoring me. We human beings have free will and that will needs to be encouraged rather than forced in a constructive, positive reinforcement. I’m not suggesting you give phony compliments or to invent situations with positive outcomes. What I am saying is be truly grateful when you say thank you and be aware of all the good things going on around you.
Want to be a better teacher? Encourage every single one your students.
Want to be a better parent? Catch your kids doing something “right” and be sure to tell them how proud they make you.
Want to be a better manager, supervisor, employee? Let everyone you work with know what a great job their doing.
Just plain want to have a better day? Thank those you come in contact with for doing whatever it is they do. Show gratitude for those around you who make your success possible.
Remember, moma said “you’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar”.
Wishing you a larger life,
BB
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