Executive Update

The Power of Thank You

Posted August 16, 2012 | Leadership |

When you first started to talk, after "Dada," "Mama," "cat," and "dog," your parents probably taught you the importance of saying, "please" and "thank you." For most toddlers, "please" comes fairly easily. When you say "please" you're more likely to get what you want. The cause and effect is immediate. But "thank you" -- as I'll explain in this Executive Update -- is another story. "Thank you" is about goodwill -- and the future.

About The Author
Laura Schildkraut
Laura Schildkraut is the founder of Onboarding Gen Y whose mission is to help organizations attract, retain, and see excellence from their Gen Y employees. This is accomplished through consulting and workshops and establishing internal, reciprocal mentorship programs. Ms. Schildkraut is a faculty member at the University of Washington, teaching classes focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, professionalism, and communication. Her course… Read More
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