It seems to be so easy to tell others what they are doing wrong, what you wish they would do better and what you need them to do for you…that we overlook the important component of taking the time to let others know what we love and appreciate about them.

Think for a minute about the others that work with you.  When was the last time that you shared with one of them a note of gratitude or a word of thanks?  As a school principal, there were over a hundred staff members in my building.  I often would tell myself that I should stop and write a note to a particular staff member, but my thoughts and intentions were often better than my actions.  How could I, as a leader let those I work with know sincerely what it was that I specifically appreciated about them?  How could I encourage other staff members to also take a minute to do the same?