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Sharing Your Success
“Thank you, Kim,” my colleague said, poking her head in the conference room before my meeting started.
“You’re welcome! What’s up? Do you need me for something? You’re not part of this meeting, are you?”
We both laughed. “Nothing’s up,” she said. “I just wanted to say thank you for all you do and do for me and us here.” Then she left. Just like that. The whole conversation took about 30 seconds. Thirty seconds to give me one of the most moving experiences I have ever had at work. No rhyme, no reason, no ulterior motive, no “Well, now that you asked, there is something I need.” Just a “thank you” to let me know she was grateful to have me in her life.
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