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		<title>To Connect, Affirm Your Colleagues</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Lee Stallard</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[100 Ways to Connect]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>#57 Affirm Your Colleagues When you become aware of something a colleague did well, encourage him/her by saying so in person or sending a note or email. A handwritten note can be especially meaningful given the rarity of receiving such notes in the age of instant communication. Remember that some people like being recognized publicly [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>When you become aware of something a colleague did well, encourage him/her by saying so in person or sending a note or email. A handwritten note can be especially meaningful given the rarity of receiving such notes in the age of instant communication.</p>
<p>Remember that some people like being recognized publicly while others prefer private praise. Try to match your method of encouragement with your colleague’s preferred style whenever possible.</p>
<p><em>This is the fifty-seventh post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.</em></p>
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