When’s The Last Time You Showed Your Appreciation?

The other day, I treated myself and my sister to a spa pedicure at the local salon. The gal doing my toes told me she was SO happy to work at that salon because the owner was constantly doing “little things” that made her day special.

On her very first day of working there, the owner gave her a huge HUG at the end of the day. She said “Who does that? I’ve never received a hug from a boss before, especially on my first day!”

It got me thinking…what special “little things” have you done lately for your staff, or your customers? Is an attitude of gratitude and appreciation ingrained into the culture of your child care program? If not, try doing a little thing for one staffer and one customer every single day.

It could be as simple as a hug, a yummy treat, a break, a thank-you note, or a cup of coffee. If you start showing appreciation to customers and staff on a regular basis, you’ll build a base of “raving fans” who sing your praises to others in your community!