I have a quick question for you today…
Leaders…when was the last time you thanked a team member for their time and effort, even if they were “just doing their job”?
Team members…when was the last time your leader thanked you for specific work you were doing?

Over the holidays, I was in a coffee shop and overheard some people next to me discussing that it was unnecessary for leaders to thank team members for their work…because they were being paid to work, and what was the point of thanking people for coming “what they were supposed to be doling”…
First of all, I was shocked! I didn’t even think this attitude still existed. And its been bothering me ever since. So, here are three important reasons leaders need to thank their team members!
1. It is kind and motivates people to continue putting in time and effort at work! Everyone wants to know that they are appreciated and that their work makes a positive contribution!
2. It develops trust between leaders and team members! It shows your team team members that you are paying attention to them…and their work! And not just thinking about yourself!
3. It models kind behavior! Behavior that your team members will learn from you and then use at home with their family members, at work with their colleagues and out in the community to create the first two benefits!
Today, please take time to pay attention to and thank your team members! It’s unbelievably important…and kind!
Leaders, please leave a comment about who you thanked today and why!
Team members, please leave a comment about when your leader last thanked you and what they thanked you for!
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