How many times have you heard a "leader" say something like, "I told you I'd make it to the top"? Then, how often do you hear them thank the "little people"?NO ONE gets to the top by themselves. No one even gets to the next level, by themselves. One of the first things that leaders should do when they move up is, in some way, thank the people that helped them there - specialists, admin assistants, coordinators, etc.
The best example of this is done very publically a few times a year . . . Academy Awards, Oscars, CMA's . . . the list goes on. These shows aren't held just to recognize the overall winners. It's also a public opportunity for them to thank the many people that made it possible for them to be standing there holding that award. These "behind the scenes" people may otherwise, have no recognition. Or in some cases, it's the people that got their career started. They love it and you can see it on their expressions, if they're attending.
So next time you're risen up to the next level, don't forget a few "thank you's" for the people who helped you there.
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