Giving Kudos...

Earlier this year, I posted a blog on keeping kudos.  I would like now to discuss the importance of giving kudos. If you feel amazing receiving a kudos, imagine how wonderful you can make someone else feel.

I try daily to give a compliment or a kudos to someone.  I have found that the more I got in the habit, the easier it became.

For instance:

• Notice that your grocery store cashier has a nice haircut. Compliment her. You will make her day.
• Enjoy a great dinner with a friend, send them a note the next day complimenting them on their cooking.  Mention something specific, to help your friend know you really gave your compliment some thought.
• My company has a "cheers for peers" website where we can post appreciation cards to co-workers. A copy is sent to their manager. I try to send one or more a week to people that help me or to someone that went an extra mile.  The recipient is thrilled and their boss knows they are doing a great job.
• Your friends come to a patio party you threw together last minute. Send them a quick thank you and let them know you appreciate their giving up their time to spend it with you. 
• Snail mail a card to a friend to tell them you appreciate their friendship or thank them for something special they did for you. Who doesn't like finding a card in their mailbox.
• Send a loved one a small gift or flowers or candy - just to say they mean something to you.
• Send an email to a company letting them know one of their workers gave you great service.

The options are endless and the rewards are huge.  Friends, family and strangers alike always appreciate being thought of and appreciated. 

And... you never know... your kudos might end up on their kudos wall.