When is the last time someone called you a "smart cookie?" Now I know my grown children would roll their eyes and go "huh?", but it has always been a compliment to me.
Which brings me to ask, when is the last time you complimented someone on something they did? OK, I realize all I'm doing is asking questions, but as I type away on my laptop or spend time on the phone with a variety of clients and vendors, it occurred to me that we don't often go out of our way to compliment or thank someone for their help.
I certainly love to be thanked for my hard work, whether or not I really thought what I was doing was hard work. And so I implore you, the next time someone you work with, network with, or even talk to on the phone, thank them for their time and tell them they're a "smart cookie." It rubs off and makes you a "smart cookie" for recognizing someone else's efforts.
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