One of my all-time favorite TV shows is The Cosby Show.
Why?
Tons of reasons!
It’s funny. It’s creative. It’s realistic. It teaches solid values. It showcases healthy family interaction.
But the number one reason The Cosby Show is one of my all-time favorite TV shows is because of what I learned about fatherhood from Bill Cosby.
I’m irritated!You read that right. I’m an optimistic guy. But last week I got irritated. Want to know why?
A few weeks ago I spent 2.5 very full days (8 AM to 10 PM) hanging out with dozens of incredible people at the Speak It Forward Boot Camp. I pour everything I have into this conference to help attendees experience real success and profit as speakers. Attendees learn insider secrets for speakers such as:
Developing productThe 2.5 days are jammed with learning, sharing, exploring, laughing, and tons of “BONUS TIME!”
Saying thank you is important. But knowing how to say thank you when it hurts is more important.
Let me explain…
As a keynote speaker I’m on stage quite a bit. When you’re on stage speaking, you can insert your foot into your mouth from time to time. That’s exactly what happened to me recently.
I recently hosted the Speak It Forward Boot Camp. I absolutely love this event! It’s something into which I pour my heart and soul. I host it because I love being a speaker and am passionate about helping others experience the joy that comes from making a living through sharing messages that positively impacts people’s lives.
Speak It Forward – May 2013 Alumni
As with most events, evaluations are asked from participants. I’m happy to say, each time we host this event, the evaluations get better and better.
Additionally, many participants go above and beyond the evaluation and share their appreciation through thank you letters, thank you notes, and thank you gifts. The extra step to say “thank you” is always appreciated.
I’d like to share one thank you letter I received. It’s not to toot my own horn or indicate this thank you note was better than anyone else’s. I’m sharing it because it’s a good example of how to write a thank you letter. Here are three quick thoughts about how to write a thank you letter that comes from the note below.
There are two words of appreciation that are actually good for your health.
Here they are: Thank You!
Expressing these two words of appreciation does positive things not only for the recipient, but also for the person expressing an attitude of gratitude. For instance, saying thank you increases:
Additionally, expressing these two words of appreciation also strengthens your immune system, helps you sleep better, and just makes you feel happier. (See How to Fight Depression By Saying Thank You for even more information on the benefits of expressing authentic appreciation.)
Working with Kent Julian is truly one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I needed a trained, objective career coach to help me see myself the way I'm wired and gifted and how my unique wiring and giftedness can be used in a career. I would also have to say that God used Kent at this particular time in my life to throw me a life preserver, to help me get unstuck and open my eyes to incredible opportunities. Kent gave me solid tools for the path ahead, and I will always be grateful!"
Suzanne Rowe
