As we express our
gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter
words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United
States
Once again, we enter Thanksgiving
week, a week I hope is enjoyable for you
and your family. This is a time to enjoy each and the other and to reflect on
what is very important in life.
It is important to look back and think for moment. Think
back over the year. Think of those affected by devastating weather, disasters,
violence, terrorism and other traumatic events in life. Life is hectic. The demands of one’s job, life
and all that revolves around us can be a whirlwind at times. And at times, very
nerve wracking and unsettling.
That is why, at this time of the year, one just needs to
stop dead in your tracks – pause, reflect, give thanks and be grateful for what
you have and who you know. It is important, and gives a new and fresh
perspective.
Perhaps it is the
boss you have that you like – sometimes and not others.
The special group of co-workers you spend your day with.
Your friends and business associates.
Great clients.
The folks who work in your favorite stores.
Your doctor and the medical professionals who work to keep
you healthy.
… The list can go on and on … .
A few ideas:
• Remember that
mentor – the person you go to for advice and feedback with a phone call or
personal visit just to say thanks.
• Think about the special person who helped
you solve a problem at work or at home. Maybe it was advice they gave; maybe an
action of some type. It happened in the past – bring it to the present by
acknowledging and showing your gratitude.
• Give back to your network of contacts – reach out, say
thanks and ask how you can help them. In Harvey MacKay’s book, Dig Your Well
Before You Are Thirsty (http://store.harveymackay.com/product_p/48543-3.htm), a
highly recommended book on networking, he makes a very strong point: don’t just
take from your network of contacts, always see how you can help them and then
do so.
• In the hectic world of healthcare, where
there never seems to be a break, think about those who help you give care to a
patient or attend to a families need. The ones that perhaps are not recognized,
or work in the shadows so to speak – but are still ever so important. Perhaps it is the contact who is helping you
along in your healthcare career.
Giving thanks and
showing your gratitude will bring rewards back to you as well. You will be
remembered and thought of when a new opportunity opens up for a job or in
business, community or socially. And – you will feel good too.
That feel
good feeling is truly motivating and will take you to new heights. Others will
look up to you. You will be proud and of course, thankful. Please have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving
holiday
And thank you for
reading this. - Dan
Dan
Moran
President
& Founder
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Division of DVG, Inc.
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