A couple of weeks ago,
I watched Wreck-It Ralph,
an animated movie with video game characters.
In the movie,
Wreck-It Ralph is a villain.
He plays an important role
in the world
but he is never acknowledged for it.
So he leaves his video game
and the other characters realize
that the game can’t exist without him.
We all want to know we matter,
even video game characters.
“It is to say, simply,
that in any context,
personal or professional,
there is no greater gift
to the person or persons
with whom you are engaged
than heartfelt (as well as headfelt)
acknowledgement of their contributions
and fundamental human worth;
moreover, said acknowledgement
almost invariably leads to
greater commitment
and better-served clientele
and a happier bottom line.”
Tell the people who matter
(i.e. everyone)
that they matter.