It’s so important, and often extremely effective, to remind ourselves to pause and RECEIVE a daily dose of inspiration. Watching the sun set. Reading a book. Admiring the creativity of an artist. Listening to raindrops on rooftops. These types of activities give us inner peace, motivation, drive, and ammunition to get things done with a positive impact. To switch things up, I’m going to reverse engineer this concept and share a few ideas on how we should strive to DELIVER a daily dose of inspiration.
- Offer praise and recognition for simple efforts and a job well done
- Say thank you – there can never be enough gratitude
- Smile – it really can keep others guessing, and asking “What gives?”
- Be a STAR – Someone They’ll Always Remember – stand out in a crowd
- Go beyond yourself – give of your time, treasure, and talents to others
- Listen intently, with a desire to encourage, take action, or assist
- Show off – not with an intent to brag, but rather to excite, celebrate, and spark interest
- Be a student in life – learn something new every day and share this knowledge with others
- Look people in the eye – be serious, authentic, transparent
- Send hand-written notes – it’s a lost art in today’s digital world
Sometimes the little things go such a long way in making a difference. If you simply take time to “stop and smell the roses,” it can inspire you to have a meaningful effect on those around you. Our 2014 Inspire Conferences and Summits in Greenville, SC, are upon us. So, what’s holding you back? Deliver a daily dose of inspiration for a change.
Mary Ellen Grom, Vice President, Marketing — U.S., SYNNEX Corporation
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