{"id":383,"date":"2008-12-09T08:13:42","date_gmt":"2008-12-09T16:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mike.peay.us\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2008-12-09T08:13:42","modified_gmt":"2008-12-09T16:13:42","slug":"a-quickie-on-compliments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mike.peay.us\/blog\/archives\/383","title":{"rendered":"A quickie on compliments"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just received a compliment from a colleague (a customer) at work today and it made me realize that they are always appreciated. To prove my point, let me ask you a few questions. If you ever got a written compliment at work did you save it (or them)? Would it take much effort to remember one? Might you remember them all?<\/p>\n

I hope I don’t sound “whiney” but working in Information Technology is largely a thankless job, though I suppose that can be said for many vocations. If things are working, everyone is happy, but if something goes wrong, you’ll be sure to hear from all sorts of people.<\/p>\n

I challenge you to make note of someone who regularly serves you and let them know you appreciate the service they provide. Better yet, let their boss know. Want a radical (albeit Christian) idea? How can you serve them?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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