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Linked – The 3 Most Kind Things You Can Say with Someone

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

I don’t know if the article below was written about work, but it applies to work. As a leader, what are three things your people need to hear from you?

  • “I believe in you.”
  • “You make a difference.”
  • “I appreciate you.”

Yes, those are things we should tell our family and friends. They are also 100% the things we should tell employees. What makes a difference for employees other than pay? Knowing that the work they do is appreciated and makes a difference. How will they know if you don’t tell them? How will they know that you notice their effort if you don’t tell them you notice it?

Speak up!

https://www.knowledgewisdom.xyz/2024/07/the-3-most-kind-things-you-can-say-with.html

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