Small Bites of Gratitude
Often we think of expressing our gratitude in heartfelt prose, but small bites of appreciation shared frequently helps strengthen relationships and improve morale. During this time of the Great Resignation we hear stories of people leaving their jobs because they are not happy. While pay and working conditions are at play, a sense of purpose, aligned values, and being appreciated are also stated reasons for seeking other opportunities. Sharing our appreciate for others around us is one thing we can do to keep our teams and organizations strong. Through small doses of affirmations, we can help create a culture of gratitude.
Here are a few ways we can concisely express appreciation.
Short Phrases
- Your hard work is valued
- I notice you really care about this
- Clearly you put in significant effort
- You obviously worked hard on this
- I see you have your teammate’s back
- Way to nail that one
- Nice work
- You knocked that out of the park
- Well done
Just One Word: Wow! Excellent. Superb. Kudos. Fantastic. Terrific. Impressive.
Small efforts to show appreciation can have a big impact on others around us. When we see or hear something that is impressive, let the person know and help contribute to their sense of being valued. While it might feel a bit corny to say these short phrases and one-word expressions, a little can go a long way.