By Neil Phillips.

I love to work with people who show gratitude.  Yesterday, Dana and I did some pro bono training at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.  As we were leaving the room, one of the participants thanked us for coming down to Parkland. She expressed heartfelt gratitude.  As we were leaving the building, one of the supervisors came to thank us.  She appreciated us suffering through rush hour to come to their area and provide free training that will (in her words) help them to do a better job for the people who can’t afford care.

In direct sales, gratitude is often linked with celebrations. You accomplish something and want to show gratitude to those around you for their part.  And that leads me to the Academy Awards.

How much genuine gratitude is showing up?

When an artist says, “I want to thank the Academy for bestowing this honor” do you get a sense they are grateful.

When an artist says, “I want to thank Bob, Carol, Ted, and Alice. And I can’t forget my mom and dad” do you think the list of people feel appreciated?

True gratitude and appreciate has two parts: The Who and the What. So when you hear real gratitude, it sounds something like this:

  • I want to thank my wife and children, for loving me when I wasn’t very lovable in the middle of this project.
  • I want to thank my coach, who held me accountable for every choice I made and wouldn’t let me settle for second best.
  • I want to thank the pioneers who wouldn’t give up when we faced challenges on this journey and found ways to get things done that have never been done before.

What will you do this week to express genuine gratitude? Will you look someone in the eye and thank them? If you can’t do it face-to-face, then consider a phone call, email, text, or even a written note.

I know from first-hand experience that a well-spoken thank you is important.

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