Thanking someone is a powerful two-way street that invites further connection and collaboration. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why thanking people matters both in terms of our own personal well-being and our organization’s mission. They walk through three kinds of thank yous and why they matter. By the end of the episode, you will have reflected on have-to, want-to, and get-to thank you messages and how you could implement them within your organization.
Question to reflect on before you listen:
How often does your board talk about the context in which your work happens?
Discussion questions:
- What resonated with you about this conversation? What would you like to take back to your organization?
- Sarah introduced three kinds of thank yous: have-to, want-to, and get-tos. How do you implement these three kinds of thank yous in your organization?
- Thanking is a great way to involve volunteers and board members. How might you engage others in your thanking efforts?
Word of the week: Thank
“Thank” is related to “think,” specifically remembrance. Who is important to your mission or movement? Who was important along your journey to now? How might you thank them in a way that shows that you remember their contribution?