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Remember Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Such
Birthdays and anniversaries are ready-made opportunities to celebrate—and a great way to remind people that they matter to you. Acknowledging anniversaries and birthdays is also a way to let others know they are remembered, and you can turn it into a fun trip down memory lane.
Assignment
Set an alarm on your electronic calendar to remind you of people’s birthdays and anniversaries. Then reach out to them on those special days.
For example, get the team together for a short celebration to remember someone’s five-year office anniversary. Have everyone tell a funny story they remember from that person’s first year in the office. Or organize one big birthday pitch-in lunch for all those celebrating ...