Showing appreciation matters to creating and building meaningful connection. It can make up jump for joy – and a lack can sideline enthusiasm and engagement.
Yes, sincere compliments are a wise practice in expressing appreciation.
AND as I was sifting and deleting emails today, I came across the list below. A former favorite CEO client (since retired) had wondered about gifts for valued team members. This is what I gave her.
“You indicated a few ideas for gifts would be helpful. Here are a few. Use if and as you like!
Yummies
Loose leaf Tea – could include a nice tea ball, cup & saucer or mug, spoon.
Cocoa mix – either premixed or find a recipe and portion them out in jars; could include a mug or spoon as well. maybe marshmallows!
Dried fruit in a nice package – a jar is classic with a ribbon around the lid + tag.
Goodies
Small puzzles. Fun, unique, colorful.
Colored pencils, markers, pad of paper or sketchpad.
A pair of nice glasses, perhaps with a fun bottle of juice (or suitable bevvie)
Small indoor plants, herbs especially with care instructions
– you gave me one when we filmed and it was so thoughtful!!
CD of music
Simple journals with a nice pencil or refillable pen
Refillable pens with a pack of refills
Windchimes
Candles with low aroma; beeswax are excellent
Comfies
Fun/ky socks, esp lightweight wool ones
Cozy colorful hats
Mitts or gloves – again colorful
Pashmina scarves – soooo utilitarian and easy to care for, and colorful 🙂
Unique and useful
First aid kits – for home, office, cars.
Eyeglass cleaning cloth + small spray bottle of cleaner
Lipbalm with sunscreen
Packs of fun paperclips, different shapes and styles
Books – I keep a pile of a variety and give them as they suit the recipient.
Pushpins for those with bulletin boards and
People with white erase boards + refillable dry erase markers – I love & use this brand
Pack of fun postcards + postcard stamps (or already stamped)”
What else would you add? Perhaps a jump rope??
