I got home from a week of teaching in Connecticut - beautiful state for those of you that live there! I loved how green it was and that as I drove on the freeway, all I saw were trees and green grass, not houses, shops, stores, sound walls and that like that we see here in California. And I drove around the Yale University campus which was fabulous - But I digress . . .
When I got home late last night, there was a box waiting for me. I love surprises - and so I wondered what was inside.
Imagine my pleasure when I opened it and found a note from a fellow ASP Stager that I had taken the time to advise and guide when she was first getting started. She sent me some wonderful household and pampering items - that I will enjoy using and will think of her every time I do. THey were packaged nicely and branded beautifully with her company logo and name. Great job.
I am no longer acting as an "official" business coach, but do still take the time to share with many Stagers out there - some I have been contacted by from our classes, some through this site and some through word of mouth - and some because they know me by reputation. Not all ASPs either - just in case you were wondering - I DO share with those that contact me for help - no matter where they are from. In any case, this Stager, Ellen from NY, sent me the nicest gift - and it was not necessarily what she sent - it was her words.
They made my night! It was a simple but heartfelt thank you for the time I invested with her some time ago - and clearly she is on track and having fun with her business, and she thanked me for taking the time to share with her.
Sometimes the greatest reward for what we do is the unexpected "Thanks" - from a fellow colleague that we help along their journey, or perhaps from a client that is blown away by our work.
The value of appreciating others is something that is never lost on the recipient. And although I know most of us do not "give to receive" - it is nice to be acknowledged in a special way, and it reminds me to continue to appreciate and thank those that are important to me in my life - for my success, for my joy, and for friendship. It's often the smallest gesture that can mean the most to another person.
- Jennie
Good afternoon Jennie - Those thanks like that mean a lot to me too, I am glad you got one. I hope you get another soon.
Jennie- It's amazing what little effort can result in making someone's whole day!
Sometimes --- we forget to thank people for the simple things --- that are really the most important things. Thanks for the reminder. I am going to thank a few people --- right now!
Jennie ~ We can never say Thank You too many times to people who help us along the way! I'm glad this stager you'd helped acknowledged your generosity. I learned this in a big way some years ago when I was in sales, and an elderly woman client who I'd helped on the phone many times told me that she had a special gift for my daughter, who was about to graduate from high school. Although I tried to refuse it, she said it was already set up ... a year of Study Abroad in Florence Italy, with all expenses paid for an entire year! I had never even met this woman in person, but we had a business relationship by phone and she said she'd never forget how much I helped her and she wanted to say "Thank you." P.S. The year in Florence was the experience of a lifetime for my daughter. So that taught me to always say Thank You to those who help me along the way.
Hi all, thanks for commenting - and Maureen, WOW- what a great experience - an experience of a lifetime for sure - and what a generous and unexpected blessing for you and your family! - Jennie
Jennie,
How nice to receive a surprise package! I am sure you were so tired from your traveling and training, so to come home to the family and have a gift waiting for you, reminded you that its all worth while. Sometimes when we are working so hard and at the point of our last drop of energy, we really need that extra bit of encouragement. If anyone deserves the praise and recognition for what they do, it is you! Ellen from NY, Great Job on taking time out of your busy day to acknowledge someone else too!
Jennie,
Good manners never go out of style! This is a timely reminder for all of us to remember the little niceties in life.
Sometimes we do things for other people and do not realze how much we have touched them. I think it was nice of her to let you know how grateful she is for your help. Kudo's to you for being so generous with your time and expertise in this industry. (sorry for any typo's my spell check is not working, again...)