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Thank Your Colleagues in a Meaningful Way
We all want to be appreciated. And now is as good a time as any to express your gratitude to your colleagues. To write a meaningful thank you note, follow a few simple rules. Share the context for your message. You might say, "I was reflecting on our last project over the weekend, and I realized I never said thank you," or "We’ve been so busy lately that I realized I haven’t taken the time to tell you how much I value your work." Then, share what you genuinely appreciate and why. Make clear how their actions have impacted your experience at work. It may be as simple as bringing a smile to your face on a tough day or as big as supporting you through a difficult period. Be as specific as possible. In doing so, you’ll help the other person understand exactly why you feel the way you do.
This tip is adapted from “How to Write a Meaningful Thank-You Note<https://hbr.org/2021/11/how-to-write-a-meaningful-thank-you-note?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Christopher Littlefield
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Thank Your Colleagues in a Meaningful Way
We all want to be appreciated. And now is as good a time as any to express your gratitude to your colleagues. To write a meaningful thank you note, follow a few simple rules. Share the context for your message. You might say, "I was reflecting on our last project over the weekend, and I realized I never said thank you," or "We’ve been so busy lately that I realized I haven’t taken the time to tell you how much I value your work." Then, share what you genuinely appreciate and why. Make clear how their actions have impacted your experience at work. It may be as simple as bringing a smile to your face on a tough day or as big as supporting you through a difficult period. Be as specific as possible. In doing so, you’ll help the other person understand exactly why you feel the way you do.
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