Have you ever stopped to realize how motivating the words “THANK YOU” are?
These words have always been polite, appreciating, respectful, and caring…
- Thanks for the flowers
- Thank you for the great dinner party
- I appreciate the suggestion
But they are also quite motivating.
Or at least they can be…
- Thanks for your initiative in taking on that project
- I appreciated your well thought out comments in the meeting
- Thank you for helping your co-worker learn the new system
These kinds of appreciation tell the recipient that their behavior is appreciated. It says, I’d like to see that again. It says “attagal” or “attaguy.” Simply put, it is positive reinforcement.
And therefore motivating.
What ways have you used these two simple words in a motivational way?
