A different kind of Tuesday Tidbit today…
Tomorrow is Administrative Professionals Day. I don’t think our office is any different than most when it comes to the value of our administrative professional, a.k.a. Stacie*. Anyone who needs to know almost anything, find almost anyone, or generally accomplish the impossible knows that she is one to count on.
She handles a wide variety of duties from executive travel arrangements to coordinating community giving events. She probably knows more than anyone about the business because everyone trusts her with important, often confidential, information, challenges and projects. She listens with a smile, follows through on every commitment, and never says, “that’s not my job.”
She deserves much more than we can give her, but that’s not a reason to just let the day go by. Let’s create a “gratitude jam!” I’m challenging everyone to write a notecard, send an email or stop by her desk and share gratitude for whatever she has done to help you – and you know she has done something!
*Fill in your administrative professional’s name here!
Blog readers – – –
If you’re lucky enough to have an administrative professional that you can’t imagine working without, be sure to express your gratititude and appreciation. On the way in to work tomorrow, stop and pick up some fresh flowers, write a heartfelt card, and send him/her home early. Then, try to do the work yourself. Whether you manage it well or not, you’ll really be filled with gratitude on Thursday when he/she returns! (And, since that will be “Thank you Thursday,” you know what to do!)
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. ~Author Unknown
Tuesday Tidbits are weekly messages I send to my leadership team. They are generally short & sweet, often focused on leadership or teamwork, always positive and, hopefully, motivational. I hope you also find some meaning in them.
