If you are a leader, you are always looking for quick and effective ways to boost the morale of those you lead.
Last Sunday night we had a good portion of our family over for dinner, including our three children that are married and their spouses. While we were wrapping up our meal, my wife suggested a new tradition.
She explained that at each big family dinner (which usually occur around the Holidays or special family events like Baptisms) that we should celebrate the recent birthdays of family members by going around the table and saying something nice to that person.
The guidelines were to try not to repeat what someone else had said and to make it genuine – something that would really make them feel good.
At this recent dinner we had a total of 14 family members...