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"I love you"

March 29, 2010

There are some people in your work who you just love. It might be a supplier who always does what he says he will on time. It might be a colleague who's always first to help out with a dull task. It might even be a client, especially if they've just given you lots of money.

But how often do we tell these people how much we appreciate them? And does it really matter?

I think it's often difficult to say nice things to people, especially work people. I show a lot of love to George Clooney, my cat, and a large mug of tea that's just been put on my desk, but reign it in when it comes to workmates.

I have found though, when I'm able to tell people I appreciate what they're doing, it makes a difference. It not only brightens the immediate moment or day, but helps build a positive longer-term relationship. It's always nice to feel that you're not being taken for granted, that your efforts are noticed and that what you're are doing actually does make a blind bit of difference to someone.

It doesn't have to be difficult to show you appreciate someone either. I normally say 'Thanks for that - I really appreciate it' or 'Thanks for your time, I know you're really busy'. And that's enough.

You don't have to tell people you love them (especially if it's liable to get you hit with a sexual harrassment claim). But it won't hurt to tell them that you've noticed what they're doing and that you're grateful for it.

Thanks for reading. :)