Thankful Archive - The Art of Communicating

Thank you!

Thank you!
You are amazing!

I’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support from across the globe—ranging from close friends to people I’ve never met.

I had planned to continue with my regular posts, but I just can’t help but pause and feel deeply grateful for this.

That huge wave of love I’ve seen across platforms felt special. From Argentina to Japan, from the US to Australia, from Africa to Europe, that was just a phenomenal welcome of my new book.

I feel blessed to be surrounded by all of you!

And it got me thinking what is a book without a reader?

A book, no matter how beautifully written, can only make an impact through its readers. Without you, it’s merely ink on paper – a lesson unlearned, an idea unshared.

It’s the reader who brings life to the words, who interprets and feels the meaning behind them, who puts those ideas into action.

I’ve been absolutely blown away by your reactions to “The PATH to Strategic Impact”. So many of you have already ordered a copy or even started to read the eBook.

I began writing this book because I felt it was needed.
I stuck with it because the process was deeply rewarding.
I’ve been joined by incredible people and had fascinating conversations.
I’ve learnt so much along the way.

In short: The journey until the launch has been pure joy.

A reward in itself.

Whatever the launch would bring would be “on top”.

What happened was way beyond my wildest expectations!

Thank you …
and keep lighting the path!

That’s what the money is for

Some businesses still live by the belief that a “thank you” is for amateurs. Professionals don’t need a “thank you” because that’s what the money is for.

Logically that makes sense:
You do the work, I give you the money. We’re square.
Professionals handle things professionally. Get used to it.

And yet.

A “thank you” is one of the easiest ways to give your team a feeling of being seen.

It costs nothing to give.
It can mean the world when you receive it.

Even if you’re a professional.
Even if you know it’s not required.
Even more when it’s not expected.

It turns the transaction into an interaction.
It makes business feel a little more human.

Can you push through and deliver without a “thank you”? Certainly.
Does it feel better with the occasional one? I bet that’s true for almost everyone.

But in the end, it’s a choice, of course: you can cultivate a culture of strict duty, or one where excellence is driven by recognition and encouragement.

Who did you offer a “thank you” recently although it wasn’t required?

I see you

When was the last time you said “Thank you!” to someone even though you didn’t have to?

A thank you that’s not only transactional but one that you actually meant.

A thank you that said “I see you”.

I see that what you do cannot be taken for granted.
I see that your job can sometimes be hard.
I see that even on a bad day like this you’ve shown up.
I see that you care although no-one ever says “thank you” to you.

I see this.

I see you.

Sometimes, that’s all a team needs from their leader. And a simple “Thank you!” might be all it takes.

Thanks

For being kind.

For lending a helping hand to someone who needed it.

For listening to someone who had nobody to talk to.

For asking the question when everyone else only had answers.

For doing more than you had to when no-one was looking.

For being there.

For being you.

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Dr. Michael Gerharz