How Many Birthday Wishes Do You Send Out Each Year?
Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Frank Roche
Today is Sarah’s birthday. An important one. A round number. That’s her — a few years ago — doing a back flip. Wouldn’t it be great to have more days like this, jumping on a trampoline instead of walking a tightrope?
Happy birthday, Sarah.
P.S. How many birthday cards or wishes do you send out each year? How many birthdays do you keep track of? Do you know all your friends’ birthdays? Birthdays matter to people. How much would it cost for a company to send a birthday card to their employees with a real signature on it? Wouldn’t have to be everybody. Just start small. Ten people a year…less than one a month. A birthday card signed by the CEO. Wouldn’t that be cool?
Charlie
Apr 29th, 2007
Frank Roche
Apr 29th, 2007
Well, it all goes by in a blink of an eye.
robert edward cenek
Apr 29th, 2007
Frank:
Great suggestion!! The key to birthday wishes is that they must be meaningful and not “form-like.” It could also be powerful to include the congratulations on the firm’s intranet, incuding in the message a little known “fact” or something of that nature about the person.
The key point of your suggestion to me is that too many organizations (and leaders) are not personal enough. Yes, we can be business-like and professional, but still inject a little compassion and warmth into our normal work day.
robert edward cenek, RODP
http://www.cenekreport.com
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Frank Roche
Apr 29th, 2007
Hi Robert…yes, getting personal, being authentic, that would work. And I think it would be a good idea; maybe it would keep the C-Suite a little anchored in “why we do this.” Excellent idea about the internet approach…that’s fun!
Matthew Whitehead
Aug 26th, 2007
I send birthday wishes to all my friends and close relatives, as best I can; I consider birthdays important. If you truly appreciate someone, once a year shouldn’t be too often to show it, and, of course, one’s birthday only comes once a year. Sending someone a birthday card, and e-mailing and/or calling to wish them a happy birthday, seems an appropriate way to show that you value the friendship or relationship with the person. My friends and relatives appreciate getting birthday greetings from me. I also be sure to thank all those who send me cards or wishes for my birthday.