“Pleasure in the Job Puts Perfection in the World”

We wouldn’t be in business if it weren’t for our customers. I also strongly believe that you won’t stay in business unless you make your most important asset, your staff, a priority. Maybe I’m stating the obvious, but I think often times we forget to show our appreciation for the things that matter to us most, make us most successful and influence us to be better individuals.

This morning, my boss took a minute to share his appreciation for my hard work and creativity. He gave me one of the biggest compliments I could have ever asked for; he said, “You inspire me.” These moments, although they may only last a minute or two, are the ones that drive me to work harder than ever. To be creative, loyal and confident and to do the best possible job I am humanly capable of. There are ways to cultivate loyalty, happiness and love. Surprisingly, they are far easier than we have ever imagined.

Think about the things you have done lately to show your customers and co-workers that you really value them (aside from sending them a bottle of wine or taking them out to lunch). Have you taken a moment to ask them their opinion? Have you sent them a simple hand written note, not only to say thank you for being a great customer or co-worker, but a great partner as well?

I would love to hear how you show your most valuable asset (HINT: it probably has a brain and two feet, not a chip and a keyboard) they get you out of bed every morning, want to work harder and strive for more?