EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND TRAINER REFLECTS ON THANKSGIVING DAY

This morning I picked up the paper and there was an article about how families are spending time together -- not just on holidays. People were making meals together and they are playing games together.

When I grew up in the country on an apple orchard in Wisconsin, it was part of our regular life to have all of us together for dinner. Often, after the dishes were washed, we went to the dining room to play games such as Monopoly, Sorry or just plain cards. It didn't cost a cent and there was plenty of laughter.

Another article talks about how a mom had asked her three children to write down five things that they were thankful for this holiday. On the list, there was not one "thing" mentioned -- instead they talked about their mom and dad, brother and sisters, or something that they had all done together.

Maybe the need for "things" this holiday seasons is not important as time spent together.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

What if this year you give your employees some time off instead of spending money on gifts they may not want or need so they can spend more times with their families.?