How to Notice and Honor the Person Behind the Job Title
Short videos for when you want one person to know their work mattered to you.
How this collection works
Who watches this
You — the person showing up. These videos aren't for the recipient.
When
Before a conversation, when you're not sure what to say. Watch alone, take a beat.
What each beat is for
Caption orients you before watching. Takeaway is the line to hold onto. Reflection questions turn watching into a small decision.
The collection · 4 videos
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The power of appreciation: Mike Robbins at TEDxBellevue
TEDx Talks (Mike Robbins) · 18 min
A former pro athlete on the difference between recognizing what someone did and appreciating who they are.
Takeaway
Recognition rewards results; appreciation values the person. Tell them what you respect about who they are, not just the project they shipped - that's the part they remember.
Reflection
01
Who is the one person you keep relying on but rarely thank? Name them before you go further.
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Write one sentence about who they are - not what they delivered - that you've never said out loud. Keep it for the next time you see them.
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Recognition is easy to schedule; appreciation isn't. Pick a real moment this week to say it in person or by voice, not a Slack emoji.