Two quick reminders to leaders today:
1. People do what you do…and say what you say.
2. Those who work for you give the literal “time of their lives” to make you and your organization successful.
Please remember to ask them politely for the things you would like them to do. And then thank them when they are done.
Using the word “please” when you ask someone to do something at work won’t make you seem “weak”…and people won’t be less likely to do something when they are asked politely! They will feel respected and cared for and more likely to do the thing! Saying “thank you” lets people know that you appreciate them and their efforts. Just because you “pay” people for their work doesn’t mean you don’t need to say “thank you”! Your kind thanks let people know you are grateful for them.
As a leader, people do what you do and say what you say. So, when you model saying “please and thank you” to your team members, they will say “please and thank you” to their family members and others who they interact with in the community.
As I always say, “Leaders’ words travel fast and far and carry a lot of weight.”
Please make sure yours are kind!
Thank you!
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