In our rush rush life as business owners once we’ve sent project A out the door we are onto project B. All the while forgetting just who helps us with all those projects. Okay perhaps we don’t forget about them BUT we may forget to thank them. Yep, I’m talking about our teams.
The holidays are here and we are busy putting our lists together (Or our assistant is) of all those folks we are grateful for. Clients, colleagues, family. What about the people who are priceless – our team members. They make our lives much more enjoyable as they ensure everything at the office runs smoothly. Hmmmm…
During this season, and frankly, throughout the year, I’m challenging you (And myself) to thank your team more often. Really be grateful as many of us (I’m raising my hand too) don’t stop to think just how much we need them in our businesses and what an awesome job they do for us! I’m thankful for Rhonda, Donna, Diana, Lisa, Angie, and Lisa. They help me immensely and probably don’t even know it. Though I thank them I can always do more. Three of the gals I mentioned above are my coaches. You may not consider a coach as part of your team – I do. Though I’m a veteran business owner I still have blind spots and things I need to work on.
Consider how you are going to thank your team. What do they like? If you don’t know find out. Listed below are ways my personal clients show their gratitude to me and ways I show appreciation to my team throughout the year. Please don’t ever be one of those folks who says ‘Well, I pay them for doing their job. That’s enough.’ Can you say Scrooge! 🙁
- Flowers
- Gift cards
- Bonus checks
- Conference registrations
- Airline tickets
- Client referrals
- Sporting event tickets
- Food gifts
- Coaching and other programs
- Charitable donations
Hi Sue, It was so great to see your post on BizSugar. I especially like your vision of the team as including pretty much everyone who has an impact on your business. Yep, that includes contractors too! It was great to have this message shared with our team and, of course, the whole BizSugar community!
Thanks Sue, that is one thing most people forget,… i really love how you phrased it “What about the people who are priceless – our team members” that’s really what got me.. this year, while am planning about giving out gifts, i promise Sue, my team members will be among the top! thanks for this wonderful article.