At the start of a new year, many of us focus on what we want to accomplish. This week’s conversation with Cathy McMorris Rodgers invites us to begin not with ourselves but with those who are concerned with others. And to do so by beginning with trust.
This week, take a moment to thank someone for their commitment to serve. Let’s recognize the choice to take responsibility for others.
It might be someone in public life, or someone much closer to home. A teacher, a coach, a volunteer, a caregiver, a community leader. Let them know that their effort is seen, and that it matters.
This should be easier than it seems.
Send a short thank-you message (text, voice note, email, or handwritten note).
Make it specific. Name what you’ve noticed.Don’t ask for anything.
No agenda, no follow-up request. Just appreciation for their service.
Remember that by recognizing the giving of others, we learn how to strengthen our giving muscles along the way.
And thank you for tuning in to You Are What You Give and for being part of a community that believes generosity takes many forms, in public life and in private life, in leadership and in gratitude.
