Saying without saying; doing without doing.

Colleagues,
​MVP: If you listen closely, you will hear when people need a pick me up. If you take 60 seconds, you can give it to them.

Ever read an email from someone and get the feeling they weren’t having a good day?

I don’t mean the kind of message where someone is complaining or making it obvious. 

I mean the kind where the feelings are not stated, but you can sense them, just under the surface. 

Maybe it is a small self-deprecating statement, or the lack of enthusiasm that is uncommon to that individual.

In past years, I would be either too busy to recognize the signs, or too busy to reach out if I did recognize them.

Today was different.

I took 60 seconds to send someone a text after reading their email, an email that gave me the feeling something was off.

“Just wanted to follow up on your email - you truly are a remarkable person and xxxx is so fortunate to have you. You always give grace to others, make sure to save some for yourself. Have a GREAT day!”

The reply?

“Thank you! I SO needed to hear this today.”

Lao Tzu talks about “doing without doing.” I interpret this as having big impacts through little actions.

Little actions like noticing and showing appreciation.

Today’s intention: Listen and notice. If someone seems down, share something positive.

Cheers!

Frederick